Florida becomes second state to ban fluoride in public water
Florida has become the second state in the country — after Utah — to ban fluoridation of public water systems.
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Scientists have figured out why flamingos are such weird eaters
Flamingos look silly when they eat, but new research suggests they're actually being smart.
Why so many clinics that provide abortion are closing, even where it's still legal
New financial pressures on clinics that provide abortion are forcing some to close their doors, even in states that protect the right to abortion.
Why UnitedHealth's terrible year is dragging down the Dow
The health care giant's shares are down more than 50% in the last month. That's hurting the powerful U.S. stock-market index.
Hospital tells family brain-dead Georgia woman must carry fetus due to abortion ban
Georgia's law that restricts abortion once cardiac activity is detected doesn't allow relatives to have a say in whether a pregnant woman is kept on life support.
Medicaid recipients in key California GOP district express concerns
Lawmakers like California GOP Rep. David Valadao could be instrumental in determining the future of Medicaid. Much of his largely rural district relies on the program to pay for medical expenses.
This week in science: biker safety, orange cats and a gum disease-heart rhythm link
Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of Short Wave talk about a tool to increase biker safety, the genetic secrets that make orange cats orange, and a link between gum disease and heart rhythm disorders.
A promising genetic treatment tailor-made for a baby born with a rare disorder
For the first time, doctors have created a customized treatment using the revolutionary gene-editing technique known as CRISPR to treat a baby with a rare, life-threatening genetic disorder.
From fitness fads to mental health trends, how wellness became an American 'epidemic'
Journalist Amy Larocca says our society's obsession with optimization and self care has reached a fever pitch. She unpacks what it really means to take care of ourselves in How to Be Well.
AvKare recalls over-the-counter eye drops after FDA audit
Customers are encouraged to stop using several eye irritation products, including gels and artificial tears.