Health & Safety

A pediatrician warns of 'long-lasting' consequences of RFK Jr. leading HHS

2:27pm February 18, 2025

Adam Ratner predicts the appointment of anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will impact vaccine availability and hesitancy: "It is much easier to scare people than to unscare them," he says.

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Why did the baby seal cross the road? It's not a riddle for this Connecticut city

12:59pm February 18, 2025

A baby seal was rescued from the streets of downtown New Haven, lethargic and underweight. He is now recovering at a nearby aquarium, which hopes to eventually release him back into the ocean.

An ancient Roman basilica has been discovered below London's financial district

5:01am February 18, 2025

The basilica, dating back some 1,900 years, was found during excavations that took place as part of the demolition of a building in the heart of London.

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As sports betting has soared, more people search online for help with gambling addiction

5:00am February 18, 2025

by Katia Riddle

A study shows more people are looking for help to manage gambling addiction, in the years after a Supreme Court decision allowed online sports betting in 38 states.

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How a uniquely human genetic tweak changed the voices of mice

5:00am February 18, 2025

A new study shows that giving mice the human version of a gene changes their squeak, suggesting some of the genetic underpinnings of language.

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Greater attention to men's health could bridge life expectancy gap, researchers say

4:17am February 18, 2025

Life expectancy for men lags five years behind life expectancy for women in the U.S. Some researchers and doctors say greater attention to men's health could bridge the gap.

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National Institutes Of Health Cuts $4 Billion In Biomedical Research Funding

Health agencies lose staff members in key areas as Trump firings set in

8:18pm February 17, 2025

As the dust settles from the first wave of firings at health agencies, here's how many people got cut and the impact of the roles that were lost.

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Possible cuts to NIH funding could affect research in Alabama

4:40pm February 17, 2025

Possible cuts to NIH funding could significantly impact research institutions in Alabama, a state that has voted overwhelmingly for President Trump.

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Thinking of buying obesity drugs online? Read this first

12:15pm February 17, 2025

A telehealth company partnered with a pharmacy that lacked a required license, raising doubts about the safety and efficacy of the weight-loss medicines it mailed to patients.

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His wife was dying from cancer. A kind gesture offered some peace

8:00am February 17, 2025

When David Jefferson's wife fell ill, a friend went out of her way to help the family cope.

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