Politics Apr 09 EPA proposes gutting rules for handling toxic coal ash, a move that threatens groundwater By Michael Phillis, Alexa St. John, Associated Press
Health Apr 08 RFK Jr. says he's launching a podcast to expose 'lies' that have made Americans sick The show will launch next week and feature Kennedy, a longtime anti-vaccine crusader who has reshaped the country’s health policy, in conversation with doctors, scientists and agency staff. By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Health Apr 07 Watch 9:34 Estrogen patches face shortage as more women seek hormone therapy More women are seeking treatment for menopause and perimenopause, driving a shortage of estrogen patches, one of the most commonly used forms of hormone therapy. Manufacturers are struggling to keep up with demand, leaving many to manage a range of… By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas
Politics Apr 07 Fact-checking Trump health rumors over Easter weekend Social media users spread an unsupported claim that roads were closed around Walter Reed Medical Center. By Maria Ramirez Uribe, Loreben Tuquero, PolitiFact
Health Apr 05 How to 'detox' your body for free without juice, teas or flushes Feel like your body needs a reset? What if we told you that you can ‘detox’ for free by leveraging your body’s natural waste removal systems. PolitiFact shares how to do some spring cleaning without paying for a “juice cleanse”… By Grace Abels, PolitiFact
Apr 03 Trump signs order aimed at stabilizing college sports with threats to federal funding By Mark Long, Eddie Pells, Associated Press The threat of cutting funding to cash-starved schools that don’t comply is real, even if the stricter rules that come out of the executive order he signed Friday could take a while to figure out. Continue reading
Apr 03 Watch 5:47 Candy makers quietly change recipes as climate change hits cocoa industry By Deema Zein, Mary Fecteau, Maea Lenei Buhre Earlier this week, The Hershey Company announced that it is returning all of its classic brands to earlier milk and dark chocolate recipes. The move comes amid a growing backlash over the recipe changes and the use of chocolate alternatives… Continue watching
Apr 03 Can you eat dyed Easter eggs? Follow these 7 tips to make sure it's safe By Sarah Raza, Associated Press Whether you're dying eggs for your table spread or planning to hide them for an egg hunt, it's important to follow food safety guidelines to minimize germs and maximize your egg quality. Continue reading
Apr 03 Justice Alito fell ill at a March event and was treated for dehydration, Supreme Court says By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Alito's illness did not require an overnight hospital stay and he was back on the bench the following Monday, spokeswoman Patricia McCabe said in a statement. Continue reading
Apr 03 A Nebraska hospital in peril shows how a Republican-led rural health fund is coming up short By Margery A. Beck, Ali Swenson, Associated Press It's a problem that millions of Americans in rural areas are awakening to as they realize there's no windfall coming for the vulnerable hospitals near their homes. Continue reading