public health

Dartmouth Research Uncovers Hidden Dangers in Popular Seafoods

Debi Johnson

A Dartmouth-led study indicates that regular seafood consumers may be at increased risk of PFAS exposure, highlighting the need for ...

Is there a tuberculosis vaccine? Yes, but it’s not as good as it could be. It’s time for a new one.

Debi Johnson

It’s 2024, and people are still dying from … consumption. This ancient disease, known today as tuberculosis or TB, has ...

I’m a dentist — here’s the truth about rinsing after brushing your teeth

Debi Johnson

Health Care By Samantha Ibrahim Published April 13, 2024, 4:07 p.m. ET But if washing out the minty aftertaste of ...

Reduce blood pressure with this one simple lifestyle change: study

Debi Johnson

Health By Brooke Kato Published April 13, 2024, 2:09 p.m. ET Trying to get your blood pressure down? Sit a ...

PFAS forever chemicals topped new EPA limits. Is yours on our map?

Elaine Hadley

EPA takes on ‘forever chemicals’ in U.S. water The Environmental Protection Agency has established new regulations on “forever chemicals” such ...

US drug shortages hit all-time high, pharmacists warn

Barbara Terrio

Medicine By Daniella Genovese, Fox Business Published April 13, 2024, 3:03 a.m. ET Drug shortages in the US are at an ...

Detroit child with measles exposed others at 3 locations: What to know

Debi Johnson

A 4-year-old from Detroit has a confirmed case of the measles, and potentially exposed others while seeking treatment for the ...

CDC Warns of Cow-to-Human Transmission of H5N1 Bird Flu in Texas

Debi Johnson

By C Raina MacIntyre, Ashley Quigley, Haley Stone, Matthew Scotch, and Rebecca Dawson April 8, 2024 The CDC issued a ...

Joe Biden Faces MAGA Fury for Measles Outbreak Spurred by Migrants

Debi Johnson

President Joe Biden has faced backlash online this week from supporters of former President Donald Trump’s Make America Great Again ...

Solar eclipse could damage students eyes as they’re released from class: parents

Daisy Hips

Metro By Georgett Roberts and Natalie O’Neill Published April 4, 2024, 1:43 p.m. ET They’ll be be reading, writing and ...