Health & Safety

What are biodiversity credits — and could have a meaningful impact?

5:36pm January 09, 2025

Planet Money buys a "biodiversity credit" and travels to the Andean cloud forest in Colombia — to see how these credits work, and if they can really help save threatened species.

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Ancient kangaroo teeth hold clues to the role of climate change in ancient extinction

5:01pm January 09, 2025

by Ari Daniel

In a mass extinction event some 40,000 years ago, Australia lost 90% of its large species. New research suggests climate change played a much smaller role than once thought, though not all agree.

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World Health Organization head on bond with Jimmy Carter: 'I consider him my mentor'

4:19pm January 09, 2025

The World Health Organization leader worked with Carter for 20 years to fight the world's "neglected" diseases. After attending Carter's funeral, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus shared memories.

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Cone Health receives largest donation in its history

11:07am January 09, 2025

by Santiago Ochoa

Cone Health's largest philanthropic gift will go toward improving cardiac health care and research.

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Fluoride analysis triggers renewed debate over what levels are safe for kids

5:30am January 09, 2025

A new study suggests a link between high levels of fluoride and lowered IQ. It's heating up arguments over fluoridating drinking water, which dentists say is critical for protecting teeth.

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WASHINGTON DC - JANUARY 6: Langley Bowers shovels the snow off

A major winter storm will bring snow to the South. Here are tips from winter experts

5:00am January 09, 2025

Southern states don't often deal with winter conditions, but New England does. New Hampshire especially has tips for how to prepare for a winter storm.

Special ed students benefit from being integrated at school. It doesn't always happen

5:00am January 09, 2025

Research shows including students with and without disabilities in the same classroom can benefit everyone. Two students with Down syndrome show what can be gained when that happens.

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A record 24 million sign up for ACA plans, Biden administration says

4:31am January 09, 2025

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

About 24 million people have signed up for Affordable Care Act plans with about a week to go in open enrollment. But President-elect Trump has talked about possibly repealing the 14-year-old ACA.

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How meat eaters can have gut microbes as healthy as vegans

5:25pm January 08, 2025

by Maria Godoy

Our guts are home to trillions of microbes that are crucial for our health. A large new study finds the key to a healthy microbiome is eating lots of plants -- even when you also eat meat.

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LA wildfires bring another health hazard: smoke

5:04pm January 08, 2025

by Alejandra Borunda

Exposure to wildfire smoke is a growing health problem across the U.S., as climate change increases the risk and intensity of wildfires.

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