Health & Safety

Health & Safety

Experts hope at-home test will be a game changer in the fight against cervical cancer

4:13pm May 23, 2025

by Katia Riddle

Cervical cancer is preventable, but kills thousands each year — in part because women aren't regularly screened for it. A new test allows people to test themselves at home and mail in the results.

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Trump seeks to boost nuclear industry and overhaul safety regulator

3:57pm May 23, 2025

by Geoff Brumfiel

A series of executive orders aims to promote new kinds of nuclear reactors while restructuring the body in charge of nuclear safety.

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Tornadoes Leave At Least 18 Dead In Kentucky

Insurance costs are soaring around Tornado Alley. Hail is the big problem.

10:36am May 23, 2025

While tornadoes can obliterate communities, hailstorms cause damage across much larger areas.

Electric grills are a climate-friendly option to fossil fuel grills

5:30am May 23, 2025

Grilling usually involves burning fossil fuel. But some manufacturers are offering electric grills and citing climate change and convenience as reasons to switch.

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Can a nasal spray slow down Alzheimer's? This couple is helping scientists find out

5:08pm May 22, 2025

by Jon Hamilton

Researchers think an experimental anti-inflammatory drug for people with multiple sclerosis might help Alzheimer's patients. And they've already tried it on a man named Joe.

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Food And Drug Administration Headquarters In Maryland

Vaccine advisers to the FDA recommended changes to COVID vaccines

4:49pm May 22, 2025

Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration met Thursday to help decide which variant of the virus that causes COVID should be targeted by updated versions of the vaccines.

HHS Secretary RFK Jr. Testifies On Budget During House And Senate Hearings On Wednesday

MAHA Commission report paints a dark picture of U.S. children's health

3:45pm May 22, 2025

The Health Secretary's report blames environmental toxins, ultraprocessed foods and more for the poor state of kids' health in the U.S.

Smoke emitting from chimneys against clear blue sky.

Congress moves to loosen toxic air pollution rules

2:54pm May 22, 2025

The House and Senate both voted to loosen regulations on air pollutants like dioxin and mercury, which are associated with higher cancer risk.

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Forecasters predict above-average hurricane season again

2:21pm May 22, 2025

Forecasters expect 13 to 19 storms to form in the Atlantic between June 1 and the end of November. At least 6 of those are forecast to be full-blown hurricanes.

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Community groups say Louisiana is trying to stop them from monitoring air pollution

12:55pm May 22, 2025

For community groups to allege violations of environmental rules, a state law says groups have to use federally-approved testing equipment, and it sets restrictions for analyzing and sharing the data.