Kendall Chamberlin, the town’s water superintendent for over 30 years, said he had been lowering fluoride levels well below state guidelines for more than a decade. View original article Contributor: Claire Fahy
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Tainted syrup from India may be connected to the deaths of dozens of children in Gambia, officials said. Indonesia banned cough syrup sales, though the link there is unclear. View original article Contributor: Mike Ives
Retrieving viable sperm from men with low fertility and from people who have used estrogen therapy for years has been a challenge, doctors say. A new, less invasive technique has promise. View original article Contributor: Jacqueline Mroz
Pregnant women are more likely to die of a drug overdose than the average woman of childbearing age, but less likely to be accepted for medication-based treatment. View original article Contributor: Emily Baumgaertner
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As the human resources director for family Destinations Guide, a website that offers kid-friendly vacation ideas, Bonnie Whitfield always makes sure employees feel comfortable disclosing their medical conditions so the company can provide accommodations. For Whitfield, it’s not just professional—it’s personal, because she has inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). “Since I have IBD myself, and I’ve … Read more
For more than a decade, the American Heart Association (AHA) urged people to follow “Life’s Simple 7”— a checklist for cardiovascular health that includes maintaining a nutritious diet, avoiding smoking, and getting adequate physical activity. Good adherence to each domain yields a high score, which health experts have long used to determine a person’s risk … Read more
The U.S. goes through a lot of natural gas, consuming more than 30 trillion cubic feet of it last year, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration—about 15% of which is burned by home appliances. On top of climate concerns—natural gas may be less carbon polluting than coal, but the methane released during production is … Read more
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s Ebola outbreak is “rapidly evolving” a month after the disease was reported in the East African country, a top World Health Organization official said Thursday, describing a difficult situation for health workers on the ground. “The Ministry of Health of Uganda has shown remarkable resilience and effectiveness and (is) constantly fine-tuning … Read more