Jul 16 As wildfire smoke makes air unhealthy from Midwest to East Coast, officials say stay inside By Tammy Webber, Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Heavy, pungent wildfire smoke darkened skies in the U.S. on Thursday from the Great Lakes to parts of the East Coast, reducing visibility and prompting warnings that breathing the air outside could be dangerous. Continue reading
Jul 16 Watch 5:15 The health risks of wildfire smoke across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic By Stephanie Sy, Andrew Merlis More than 115 million people may be exposed to dangerous smoke and unhealthy air quality levels. That's because wildfire smoke is spreading and triggering health advisories in at least 17 states from the Midwest to the Mid-Atlantic. It's led to… Continue watching
Jul 16 Watch 8:39 The debate over how to protect children and teens as AI use grows By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Murrey Jacobson One of the biggest concerns about artificial intelligence is how children and teens use it daily. Critics say the tech companies are not doing enough to protect children, can't be trusted and argue more regulation is needed. The Omidyar Network,… Continue watching
Jul 16 America already tried permanent daylight saving time. Could it work now? By Deepti Hajela, Associated Press It's an idea whose time, as it were, may have come — again. Continue reading
Jul 16 Trump officials want to make testosterone drugs easier to prescribe. Is that a good idea? By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Officials under President Donald Trump want to make it easier for men to get a prescription for testosterone, the latest shift in a decades-long debate over the benefits and risks of replacing the hormone that affects sex drive, mood and… Continue reading
Jul 15 Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone and offer them hormone replacement therapy By Konstantin Toropin, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Many influencers and proponents of Robert F. Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” movement tout testosterone as a way to look younger, build muscle and stay mentally sharp — although those uses aren’t accepted by most medical experts. Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Erica Schwartz testifies in confirmation hearing for CDC director By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Schwartz told the Senate health committee she "will never betray the science” and pledged to use “radical transparency” in a bid to rebuild public trust in the agency. But several senators questioned how she might handle pressure from Health Secretary… Continue reading
Jul 15 'It's deeply disturbing.' What a new report says about risks Google's AI search features pose to kids By Hannah Grabenstein Common Sense Media found that across more than 2,600 test interactions, Google’s two built-in AI search functions routinely failed to recognize risky and harmful behavior. Continue reading
Jul 14 Cyclosporiasis infections are surging. Michigan officials say lettuce is a possible cause By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press In Michigan — where more than 3,300 cases have been reported — officials say early information points to lettuce or salad greens as a possible culprit. Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 6:16 What we know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to produce By William Brangham, Andrew Merlis Thirty-one states are now reporting cases of a parasitic intestinal disease that is making life miserable for those who contract it. While the U.S. has seen outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the past, the cases this summer are much higher than… Continue watching