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As the weather agency struggles to maintain forecasting, startups are launching more tech to gather critical data.
The Environmental Protection Agency is trying to end the basic government consensus that climate change hurts human health and the environment, launching what’s likely to become a multiyear legal ...
The agency's new drug czar wants to reanalyze risk-benefit data on ingestible fluoride, which is recommended for many children.
As more people become aware of high exposures to PFAS, blood tests and clear medical advice can be difficult to find.
Excruciating migraines and cluster attacks seem to collapse the sense of separation between body and self.
In parts of Europe, nursing homes use physical restraints on residents, citing safety. But experts warn of harm.
As people turn to AI for therapy and companionship, some say the models still need to learn the nuances of human humor.
Across the country, pools close when lightning is in the area. For outdoor pools, the rationale is clear: About 10 to 15 people are killed by lightning in the United States each year, and the vast ...
“It felt like the floor dropped out,” researcher Uri Manor said after the sudden suspension of his lab’s award.
A series of recent changes could have significant implications for how Americans receive and pay for their shots.
One of the world’s biggest genetic databases comprises DNA data donated over the years by more than a million retired military service members. It’s part of a project run by the Department of Veterans ...
Loss of support staff has slowed critical investigations of drug manufacturers. Little relief has materialized.