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Before being confirmed, RFK Jr. told U.S. senators he would not cut funding for vaccine research or change the nation’s official vaccine recommendations. He did both.
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In a memo obtained by NPR, acting Health Secretary Dorothy Fink forbade staff from public communications on most matters until Feb. 1, unless they get express approval from "a presidential appointee."Listen 3:31
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Mental health experts say the stress of the fires can cause underlying mental health issues to flare up for people recovering from addiction.
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Catastrophic wildfires are common in California, and mental health specialists have become a key part of local governments’ response to extreme weather events, which scientists say are becoming more intense and frequent due to climate change.
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The debris could contain harmful substances, which can have short- and long-term health consequences.
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Public health and air quality experts will weigh in on risks.
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Wildfire smoke causes particularly dangerous air quality, especially for sensitive groups including children and pregnant people.
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The Air Quality Index measures particles in the air, but not how toxic they are, experts say.
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A large area of greater Los Angeles had unhealthy air Friday, due to particulate matter from large wildfires. Here are tips for breathing cleaner air indoors if it's smoky outside.
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These devastating fires are taking a toll on our mental health. Here’s how to know when to seek helpMental health resources for kids and adults tailored to this fire disaster.
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Experts say parents should validate feelings and create avenues for kids to express themselves.
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After 15 years in and out of prison, Cesar Quijano discovered ultrarunning. His determination to complete a 100-mile mountain race kept him on track with his addiction recovery and reentry journey. It also almost broke him.
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In order to better understand her circadian rhythm, science journalist Lynne Peeples lived in a bunker for 10 days with no exposure to sunlight or clocks.
