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What the EPA's partial rollback of the 'forever chemical' drinking water rule means

What the EPA's partial rollback of the 'forever chemical' drinking water rule means

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of what are known as forever chemicals in drinking water

May 15, 2025 at 3:47 pm EDT

DeSantis signs a bill making Florida the 2nd state to ban fluoride from its water system

DeSantis signs a bill making Florida the 2nd state to ban fluoride from its water system

May 15, 2025 at 2:40 pm EDT

Challenge to Louisiana law that lists abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances can proceed

Challenge to Louisiana law that lists abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances can proceed

May 15, 2025 at 1:46 pm EDT

South Africa says Trump's aid cuts stripped more than 8,000 health workers from its HIV program

South Africa says Trump's aid cuts stripped more than 8,000 health workers from its HIV program

May 15, 2025 at 12:13 pm EDT

Workers are saying 'no' to toxic environments. Here's how to set limits or know it's time to leave

Workers are saying 'no' to toxic environments. Here's how to set limits or know it's time to leave

May 15, 2025 at 9:13 am EDT

Divisions emerge among House Republicans over how much to cut taxes and Medicaid in Trump's bill

Divisions emerge among House Republicans over how much to cut taxes and Medicaid in Trump's bill

May 14, 2025 at 11:10 pm EDT

Wellness Wednesday: Symptoms of congestive heart failure

Wellness Wednesday: Symptoms of congestive heart failure

May 14, 2025 at 9:20 pm EDT

Missouri lawmakers approve referendum to repeal abortion-rights amendment

Missouri lawmakers approve referendum to repeal abortion-rights amendment

May 14, 2025 at 8:41 pm EDT

California governor outlines $12 billion deficit and freeze on immigrant health program access

California governor outlines $12 billion deficit and freeze on immigrant health program access

May 14, 2025 at 6:11 pm EDT

Lawmakers question Kennedy on staffing cuts, funding freezes and policy changes at health department

Lawmakers question Kennedy on staffing cuts, funding freezes and policy changes at health department

May 14, 2025 at 5:47 pm EDT

The US has 1,001 measles cases and 11 states with active outbreaks

South Carolina Supreme Court decides heartbeat definition allows six-week abortion ban

Trump surgeon general pick praised unproven psychedelic therapy, said mushrooms helped her find love

US overdose deaths fell 27% last year, the largest one-year decline ever seen

FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove ingestible fluoride products used to protect kids' teeth

Judge overturns Michigan's 24-hour waiting period before an abortion

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs bill to tap unused ACA insurance funds for abortion grant program

Facing lawsuit, USDA says it will restore climate change-related webpages

UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down as company lowers, then withdraws financial outlook for 2025

Trump's $4.9 trillion tax plan targets Medicaid to offset costs

What to know about California Gov. Gavin Newsom's move to ban encampments

UN agencies warn that Israel's plans for aid distribution will endanger lives in Gaza

Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn't end its blockade

Trump signs executive order setting 30-day deadline for drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs

Illinois governor is first in US to block federal access to personal data on autism

US health officials advise older travelers not to get a chikungunya vaccine

House Republicans unveil Medicaid cuts that Democrats warn will leave millions without care

Mexico says US suspension of beef imports because of screwworm is unfair

Trump promises to order that the US pay only the price other nations do for some drugs

Israel's blockade means Gaza's hospitals cannot provide food to recovering patients

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Former college basketball player arrested in Indonesia on drug smuggling charge

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Joe Don Baker, ‘Walking Tall’ actor, dead at 89

FBI issues warning of AI scams impersonating federal officials