Health & Safety

10 road safety do's and don'ts that might just save your life

5:00am March 28, 2025

Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the U.S. A highway patrol officer explains how drivers should handle emergency scenarios, from extreme weather to aggressive tailgaters.

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The Trump administration restructures federal health agencies, cuts 25% of staff

4:14am March 28, 2025

by Michel Martin

The Trump administration Thursday announced a major restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that will cut 20,000 full-time jobs — or 25% of its staff.

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New study shows impact of foreign aid cuts on HIV/Aids treatment

6:35pm March 27, 2025

by Gabrielle Emanuel

Study in the Lancet finds that with US and European cuts to foreign assistance programs the provide AIDS treatments and medicines there will be millions of news cases and deaths from AIDS in the coming years. Reporter: Emanuel; Editor: Davis

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A new study reveals the genetic change that made horses so athletic

4:53pm March 27, 2025

by Jonathan Lambert

A genetic change that boosts a cell's aerobic capacity while also protecting it from excess stress could explain how horses became such powerful athletes, according to a new study in Science.

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President Trump Swears In Robert F Kennedy Jr. As HHS Secretary

Trump team revokes $11 billion in funding for addiction, mental health care

2:22pm March 27, 2025

The Trump administration says it hopes to save $11.4 billion by freezing and revoking COVID-era grants. Addiction experts say clawing back the federal funding is risky and could put patients at risk.

President Trump Swears-In Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As Health And Human Services Secretary

The Trump administration restructures federal health agencies, cuts 20,000 jobs

10:50am March 27, 2025

The reduction in force comes along with a reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services, consolidating 28 divisions to 15.

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2021 North Atlantic Stepping Stones: New England and Corner Rise

There's no rulebook for deep-sea mining. One company wants to push forward anyway

9:07am March 27, 2025

Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, a Canadian startup says it will move ahead, whether or not rules are in place.

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March Madness and babies: Are the sounds of the game too big for little ears?

5:00am March 27, 2025

What's the right age to take kids to a loud sporting event? A Johns Hopkins noise expert on protecting babies' ears and when game day noise might be too much for them.

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Long wait times for appointments at your doctor? You can now become a 'member'

4:28am March 27, 2025

by Karen Brown

There's a critical shortage of primary care doctors across the country, and long wait times for appointments. In response, there are 12,000 "concierge" medical practices now operating in the U.S. that charge patients membership fees. But is this trend worsening the ongoing shortage of primary care doctors for everyone else?

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U.S. Car Companies Shift Focus From Electric Vehicles To Hybrids

EV buyers who missed out on their tax credits now have a fix from the IRS

4:55pm March 26, 2025

Some car owners couldn't claim the EV tax credit for vehicles purchased in 2024 because dealers skipped a key sales reporting step. The IRS is now offering a fix.