Lead Levels Below EPA Limits Can Still Impact Your Health
Even tiny amounts of lead in the water can cause IQ deficits in children or high blood pressure in adults.
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Why I'm Fascinated By Parasitic Worms
To many parasitic worms, we are the world. And the way they've evolved to live within us — without wiping us out — is stunning.
Psychiatrists Reminded To Refrain From Armchair Analysis Of Public Figures
After a 1964 poll of psychiatrists found almost half considered Barry Goldwater psychologically unfit to be president, the doctors' professional society said they should stay mum on mental fitness.
Polio Rears Its Head Again In Africa
The two new polio cases in Nigeria are the first detected on the African continent in more than two years.
The Power Of Worm Poop
What comes out of the tail end of worms appears to be very good for crops.
Chile Battles Obesity With Stop Signs On Packaged Foods
About 67 percent of Chileans older than 15 are overweight, and processed food is one of the major culprits. Health officials hope more obvious labeling will help people make healthier choices.
Why Doctors Want A Computerized Assistant For Cancer Care
There's more information on genetic mutations and in the scientific literature than cancer doctors can process easily. Smart, fast computers might be able to help.
Could Worms In Your Gut Cure Your Allergies?
Some people are trying to treat autoimmune problems with an unlikely tool: worms that live in your gut, permanently. Scientists are finally starting to figure out whether they work.
Flint Mayor: 'Everybody Played A Role In This Disaster'
As a federal state of emergency ends for Flint, Mich., Mayor Karen Weaver says residents don't trust that government officials have fully addressed the lead contamination of their water.
Radio 101: Understanding My Anxiety
Radio 101 is WFDD's education program for high school students. Radio 101 reporter, Grace Rhyne, shares her story on anxiety, school, and social media.