Will Stone
Stories
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Trump cuts demolish agency focused on toxic chemicals and workplace hazards
The Trump administration has decimated an agency responsible for carrying out much of the research and prevention efforts to curb exposure to dangerous substances and situations in the workplace.
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Damage from gut bacteria may play a role in the rise in colon cancer in young adults
Scientists have a new clue in the mystery of why younger people are getting more colon cancer. It may have to do with a toxin produced by a common gut microbe.
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Toxin may be factor in rise of colonrectal cancer in younger people, study finds
There has been a staggering rise in early onset colorectal cancer. Research published in the journal "Nature" on Wednesday suggests a bacterial toxin could be a contributor.
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The CDC staff in charge of injury prevention — a lead cause of death — has been cut
Injury is the leading cause of death for people under the age of 45. But much of the staff at the CDC responsible for studying how to track and prevent injuries were cut during the recent firings.
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European regulations on chicken processing hamper U.S. exports
As the U.S trade war heats up, President Trump has called for European countries to start buying our chicken and eggs. But food safety regulations put in place many years ago prohibit that from happening. Will Stone, reporter. Gisele Grayson, editor.
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TikTok is full of ADHD advice — just don't trust it for a diagnosis
TikTok has become the go-to-source on ADHD for teens and young adults. But a new study finds a lot of the information is misleading and can make people's symptoms worse.
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How vulnerable might humans be to bird flu? Scientists see hope in existing immunity
Very few humans have gone up against bird flu. But we've all dealt with seasonal flu for years. Some of our immune systems might be primed to fend off a worse case, research finds.
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Scientists are making progress in better understanding Long COVID
Scientists have made progress in understanding Long COVID over the last five years. Patient advocates hope that research will continue under the Trump administration.
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In a sudden reversal, CDC rescinds some staff firings
Some employees who were previously fired received emails saying they're "cleared to return to work."
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Upheaval and firings at CDC raise fears about disease outbreak response
Staff and observers worry that the agency may not be prepared for emerging threats including bird flu and insect-borne diseases.
