President Donald Trump’s pick for director of the Health and Human Services Department, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has announced a bold plan. He wants to “Make America Healthy Again.”
Kennedy’s strategy has gotten a lot of attention…
Category: 5. Health
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How does raw water compare to tap water? A microbiologist explains why the risks outweigh the benefits
Water that comes straight from natural sources, dubbed “raw water,” is gaining popularity. Raw water advocates reject public water supplies, including tap water, because they don’t enjoy the taste or believe it’s unsafe and depleted…
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Why does it hurt when you get a scrape? A neuroscientist explains the science of pain
Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to
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Norovirus, aka the winter vomiting bug, is on the rise – an infectious disease expert explains the best ways to stay safe
The highly contagious norovirus – popularly known as “stomach flu” or the “winter vomiting bug” – is now surging through the U.S.. The number of outbreaks is up significantly over previous years, possibly due in part to a new…
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Creative Counting Can’t Fix The Inflation Reduction Act’s Flaws
“Millions of Part D patients who rely on price-controlled drugs will see their out-of-pocket … [+]
Just three days before President Biden left office, his appointees tried to tie incoming…
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What DEI Bans In Colleges Might Look Like For Health Care Providers
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A 2024 report on Forbes.com stated that one of the challenges that college mental health will likely face in 2025 is the impact of divisive political conflicts within our nation. An example of this challenge…
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Women Belong In Space—But Should Avoid Pregnancy For Now, Say Experts
NASA astronaut Sally Ride (1951 – 2012) in the interior of the Challenger space shuttle during the … [+]
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How did four Israeli women survive 478 days of Hamas captivity?
The return of Liri Albag, Daniela Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Karina Ariev after 478 days in Hamas captivity has captivated Israel and raised important questions. How did they maintain mental strength, resilience, and hope in the face of such…
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Exercise Intolerance Is Common Among People With Persistent Long Covid: Study
Washington DC, USA- September 19: Protestors march outside the White House to call attention to … [+]
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‘Quad-demic’ Hitting U.S. With Flu, COVID-19, RSV, Norovirus Surging
With the current quad-demic, there are precautions that you can take. For example, after respiratory … [+]
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