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Iran war's environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts say

Iran war's environmental toll could leave damage and health risks for decades, experts say

The Iran war is unleashing a toxic mix of chemicals, heavy metals and other pollutants that threaten everything from agriculture to drinking water to people’s health

March 26, 2026 at 9:01 am EDT

Indian Health Service is digging out of decades-old construction backlog for medical buildings

Indian Health Service is digging out of decades-old construction backlog for medical buildings

March 26, 2026 at 6:50 am EDT

Seven months later, the government still hasn't fixed CDC's shot-up windows

Seven months later, the government still hasn't fixed CDC's shot-up windows

March 25, 2026 at 6:01 pm EDT

EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices

EPA approves sale of a higher-ethanol fuel to try to lower gas prices

March 25, 2026 at 4:54 pm EDT

World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illness

World Food Prize goes to food safety scientist for preventing millions of cases of foodborne illness

March 25, 2026 at 11:56 am EDT

A Medicaid 'spend down' may get an older person long-term care coverage but isn't a DIY strategy

A Medicaid 'spend down' may get an older person long-term care coverage but isn't a DIY strategy

March 25, 2026 at 10:39 am EDT

Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance

Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled as senators question her experience and vaccine stance

March 25, 2026 at 10:24 am EDT

Record-smashing heat spreads: 'Basically the entire US is going to be hot'

Record-smashing heat spreads: 'Basically the entire US is going to be hot'

March 24, 2026 at 6:07 pm EDT

FDA flags misleading claims for cancer drug by biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong

FDA flags misleading claims for cancer drug by biotech billionaire Patrick Soon-Shiong

March 24, 2026 at 5:41 pm EDT

Belgian drugmaker UCB to invest $2B in suburban Atlanta plant, adding 330 jobs

March 24, 2026 at 5:02 pm EDT

Thai court holds gold mine operator liable for toxic runoff in a decade-old environmental case

People 'bathe' in nature to get respite from chaotic news cycle

As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key

Welcome to allergy season. Here's how to protect yourself

Trump's EPA is paving the way for haze to return to national parks, conservationists warn

It's not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns

Doctors want more women lifting weights. Experts say welcoming gyms and education would help

Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's liquid pain medication recalled

Judge rules US government overreached with transgender health care declaration

Georgia woman charged with murder after police say she took pills to induce an abortion

‘Microshifting’ puts a new spin on 9-to-5 schedules

Trump administration launches investigation of states that mandate health insurance covers abortion

FDA approves new higher-dose version of Wegovy shots

What Americans are giving up to afford ACA health insurance, according to a new poll

China's Hubei province arrests 7, shuts websites in fentanyl crackdown

RFK Jr. makes food sound like a miracle drug. Researchers say he often overstates the science

More than 150,000 uncounted COVID-19 deaths occurred early in the pandemic, a study finds

Scottish lawmakers reject bill to let terminally ill people end their lives

Trump administration widens Medicaid fraud crackdown to Florida, calling it a 'hotspot'

A judge’s ruling halts momentum on RFK Jr.'s vaccine agenda

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