Rising Temperatures, Carbon Could Bump Up Arsenic in Rice
A new study has found that arsenic levels are rising in rice. The cause? Warmer temperatures from climate change and rising carbon dioxide levels.
Tag: HEALTH
Anti-Vaccine Advocates Battle Over Narrative in West Texas, Downplaying Role of Measles in Deaths
After Daisy Hildebrand died of measles, her death was made public first by Dr. Robert Malone, a vaccine skeptic who blamed the hospital for fumbling her care. Daisy’s father told The Texas Tribune he never to spoke to Malone.
The World is Heating Up. How Much Can Our Bodies Handle?
How much heat can our bodies handle? Scientists put people in a heat chamber for nine hours. Here's what they learned.
Parents Are Receiving Mixed Messages About Measles From RFK Jr.
Medical experts say that while the health secretary is showing more direct support for the measles vaccine following the death of a second unvaccinated child, he’s also sharing information about debunked remedies.
Firings at Federal Health Agencies Decimate Offices That Release Public Records
Expect slow response times after firings at the HHS gutted agencies that handle requests for government records.
Texas bill coming after online abortion medication
The 43-page measure, introduced Friday, may be the most meaningful attempt this year to block the ordering and mailing of abortion medication.
‘What the Health?’ Podcast: “The Cutting Continues”
This week’s episode includes a look at RFK Jr’s handling of the Measles outbreak in his new role and other health-related topics in the new administration.
Listen: An Arm and a Leg | medical debt watchdog gets sidelined by Trump Admin
A talk with credit counselor Lara Ceccarelli about how the CFPB has helped clients at the nonprofit where she works, and how she’s navigating the sudden change.
New York doctor ordered to stop providing abortion pills to Texans
The ruling is the opening salvo in a likely lengthy battle between Texas’ abortion bans and New York’s “shield” protections for providers.
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