Taylor Swift joked that 'jet lag is a choice.' A sleep expert has thoughts about that
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Health & Safety
A bird flu outbreak among dairy cows sparks new warnings about unpasteurized milk
An outbreak of avian flu in dairy cow herds has resurfaced long-simmering tensions between the federal government and raw milk advocates, who downplay concerns that health officials have raised.
What's worse for disease spread: animal loss, climate change or urbanization?
Scientists are looking at the ways humans change the planet — and the impact that has on the spread of infectious disease. You might be surprised at some of their conclusions.
U.S. drug deaths declined slightly in 2023 but remained at crisis levels
Powerful synthetic opioids and drugs like meth and cocaine still flood U.S. communities, fueling historically high overdose deaths.
N.C. expands access to contraceptive services at pharmacies
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services says residents statewide will soon be able to access certain contraceptive services at pharmacies without first consulting a doctor.
Lots of drug companies talk about putting patients first — but this one actually did
When Amylyx Pharmaceuticals found out its ALS drug Relyvrio didn't work, the company took the unusual step of voluntarily pulling it off the market.
Why children with disabilities are missing school and losing skills
A special education staffing crisis is raging through many U.S. school districts. It's taking a toll on students and families.
Students with disabilities are missing school because of staff shortages
There's a special education staffing crisis in a northern California school district. It means some of the district's most vulnerable students have missed weeks and even months of school.
The first man to receive a kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig has died
Rick Slayman, who in March became the first living person to receive a kidney from a genetically modified pig, has died. One of his doctors talks about what was learned from the historic transplant.
Despite state bans, abortions nationwide are up, driven by telehealth
Telehealth accounts for 19% of all abortions, new research finds. And while the number of abortions did plummet in ban states, overall abortions across the country are up.