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Florida Becomes Second State to Ban Fluoride in Public Water
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Introduction to Florida's Fluoride Ban
Lawmakers in Florida gave final passage to a bill banning fluoride in public water systems on Tuesday, with the state...
FDA Slow-Walking Vaccine Approvals
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Introduction to the FDA's Vaccine Approval Process
Former government health officials fear the Trump administration is moving to slow-walk vaccine approvals, including by imposing new...
Florida Could Become Second State to Ban Adding Fluoride
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Introduction to the Debate on Fluoride
Florida is poised to become the second state to ban the long-standing practice of adding fluoride to public water...
USDA Withdraws Plan to Reduce Salmonella in Poultry
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USDA Withdraws Plan to Reduce Salmonella in Poultry
The Agriculture Department will not require poultry companies to limit salmonella bacteria in their products, halting a...
Illinois Reports First Measles Case Of The Year
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Introduction to Measles in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported the first measles case in the state this year in southern Illinois. The...
US Fertility Rate Remains Near Record Lows
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Introduction to Fertility Rates in 2024
The Trump administration has renewed its focus on declining birth rates in the U.S., and new data from the...
Championing Autism Awareness and Empowerment
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Debra Vines Champions Autism Awareness with 17th Annual Walk-A-Thon Empowering Black Families
Debra Vines, founder of The Answer Inc., hosts the 17th Annual Walk-A-Thon to...
FDA to Phase Out Artificial Dyes from US Food Supply
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Introduction to the FDA's Plan
U.S. health officials on Tuesday said they would urge food makers to phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation’s...
Walgreens to Pay $350 Million in Opioid Settlement
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Walgreens Agrees to Pay Up to $350 Million in U.S. Opioid Settlement
Introduction to the Settlement
Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in...
Harvard Scientist Detained By ICE Amid Breakthrough In Cancer Research
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Introduction to the Crisis
A groundbreaking microscope at Harvard Medical School could lead to breakthroughs in cancer detection and research into longevity. But the scientist...