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President Donald Trump's early actions on health care signal his likely intention to wipe away some Biden-era programs.
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An email obtained by NPR says NIH employees are subject to a travel freeze, and offers of employment are being rescinded. Scientists worry about disruptions to critical research.Listen 3:31
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While signing the order to end U.S. membership in the World Health Organization, the president spoke of the disparity between contributions from the U.S. and China. Here's how WHO funding works.
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A few cats have died from bird flu after eating raw food. And some raw pet food products have been recalled. Here's what to know about the risks to your fur babies, and how to keep them safe.
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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.
