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Aria Bendix
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What we know about the chemical tank incident in Southern California — and what questions still linger
What sent a chemical storage tank in Garden Grove, California, to the verge of either leaking or blowing up?
Absence of USAID likely slowed Ebola detection and response, former officials say
Until last year, the U.S.
American working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
A person from the U.S. has tested positive for Ebola in connection with the deadly outbreak in Congo and Uganda, the CDC announced Monday.
Trump’s flavored vape push sparks backlash from some MAHA influencers and federal officials
The Trump administration’s moves to make flavored vapes more widely available have caused a splintering among some in the MAHA movement and some federal health…
What the (rather brief) history of hantavirus reveals about its spread
Scientists think the hantavirus, the deadly pathogen that has infected 11 passengers on a Dutch cruise ship, could be as old as humans.
AI finds signs of pancreatic cancer before tumors develop
An artificial intelligence model from the Mayo Clinic detected early signs of possible pancreatic cancer on scans up to two years before patients were diagnosed.
Appeals court ends nationwide access to abortion pills via telehealth and mail
A federal appeals court on Friday granted the state of Louisiana's request to reinstate a nationwide requirement that abortion pills be dispensed in person.
Trump pulls Dr. Casey Means’ nomination for surgeon general, announces replacement
President Trump on Thursday announced a new nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Nicole Saphier. She replaces Trump's prior pick, Dr. Casey Means.
Kennedy announces policy changes and faces criticism at House hearings
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced criticism of his vaccine policy at two House committee hearings about the proposed budget for the Department of…
Acting CDC director delayed release of study showing benefit of Covid vaccines
The CDC was expected last month to publish a study showing that Covid vaccines reduced the likelihood of severe illness, but the agency’s acting director,…