Feb 25 WATCH: Markey asks Dr. Means if Trump's order promoting glyphosate production puts health at risk By Hannah Grabenstein President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, faced questions on Wednesday about the president's recent executive order promoting more domestic production of glyphosate, an ingredient in weedkiller, and how that might conflict with her own beliefs about… Continue reading
Feb 25 What to know about the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning after college student's death By Associated Press A Rhode Island college football player died from carbon monoxide poisoning after he tried to charge his phone in his car during a massive snow storm in a power outage. Continue reading
Feb 25 WATCH: Surgeon General nominee Means says health problems reflect nation with a 'broken heart,' 'society losing its mind' By Associated Press Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer allied with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., says she wants to address the root causes of chronic disease if chosen as the nation’s doctor. Continue reading
Feb 25 WATCH: Dr. Casey Means testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for surgeon general By Ali Swenson, Associated Press Means, a close ally to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his Make America Healthy Again movement, is sharing a vision that dovetails with that of the nation's health department, which has shifted its focus away from its controversial… Continue reading
Feb 22 Zimbabwe rolls out long-acting HIV drug, among first countries to do so By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press Zimbabwe, where HIV has led to tens of thousands of deaths over the past two decades, is one of the first countries to roll out lenacapavir, a long-acting drug that authorities hope will slow new infections. Continue reading
Feb 22 Greenland prime minister says 'no thank you' to Trump's hospital ship By Jamey Keaten, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump said he would deploy a hospital ship to Greenland, alleging that many people there are sick and not receiving care. Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen responded, "It’s a no thank you from here."… Continue reading
Feb 22 What to know about protein in your diet, according to dietitians By Madison Czopek, PolitiFact From popcorn to Pop-Tarts, protein-packed food is everywhere, and politicians want you to eat more of it. What’s the right amount for you?… Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch 5:31 EPA rollbacks on pollution limits could drive up health care costs, advocates warn By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to scale back limits on toxic emissions from coal-burning power plants, clearing the way for them to emit more hazardous pollutants, such as mercury. Advocates are warning that rolling back limits could harm human… Continue watching
Feb 20 What is ALS, the disease that killed actor Eric Dane? By Laura Ungar, Associated Press In 2022, there were nearly 33,000 estimated cases and researchers project that cases will rise to more than 36,000 by 2030. Continue reading
Feb 18 Watch 4:59 After son's suicide, mother says social media platforms are built to addict children By Ali Rogin, Jackson Hudgins, Karina Cuevas, Bridget Craig Maurine Molach lost her son, David, in 2016 when he died by suicide. She is the co-founder of Parents for Safe Online Spaces, a coalition of families who have lost children to online harms and are bringing similar lawsuits. She… Continue watching