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RFK Jr. discusses potential role in the Trump administration and health policy vision
We ask former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. what his role will be in the coming Trump administration. NPR's reporter
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A wastewater recycling program could be a model for regions where water is scarce
The Orange County Water District's wastewater recycling program uses ponds, manmade waterfalls and technology to keep wells from running dry -- a model for other regions facing water scarcity.
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Youth cheerleading is getting more athletic — and riskier
As the female-dominated sport gets more acrobatic, girls are racking up more concussions and other injuries. A new pediatricians' report calls for change.
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The U.S. must replace its lead pipes, according to new EPA rule
The EPA is finalizing a rule to require replacement of lead service lines that connect homes to water systems. The change would lower lead levels in drinking water but poses logistical challenges.
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In Asheville, N.C., many residents may be without drinking water for weeks
Tropical storm Helene caused 'catastrophic' damage to Asheville’s water treatment and distribution system, cutting off at least 70% of the city’s drinking water supply.
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Many residents of Asheville, N.C., may be without potable water for weeks
Officials in Asheville say the city's water systems were "severely damaged" in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Precise assessments are hard, since roads have washed away.
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5 things to know from this week’s big report on cannabis
More Americans now use pot on a daily basis than alcohol. A sweeping new report says the federal government needs to better understand the risks to the public and get involved.
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Fragmented state and federal marijuana policies can lead to risks to public health
Cannabis use has changed in recent years, as many states have legalized it. An influential group of scientists recommends policy changes to protect public health.
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Hazardous chemicals in food packaging can also be found in people
Chemicals used in food packaging and linked with health problems have been detected in the human body. The chemicals can move from packaging into food.
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Chemicals from food packaging leach into food -- affecting people’s health
A new study finds more than 3,000 chemicals used in food packaging are getting into people's bodies. Some -- including BPA, phthalates and PFAS -- have clear health concerns; others are unstudied.
