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RFK Jr.'s warnings about sperm counts fuel doomsday claims about male fertility

The health secretary has warned about falling sperm counts in teens. Doctors say the reality is far more nuanced and little cause for panic.
Photo illustration of RFK Jr. and a cut-out image of a "sperm"
Photo illustration of RFK Jr. and a cut-out image of a "sperm"

Dozens of beaches across the U.S. close before July Fourth weekend due to fecal bacteria

At least six states have issued closures or advisories for certain beaches and lakes that have tested positive for above-safe levels of fecal bacteria.
A person sits on the beach.
A person sits on the beach.

A chilling risk of recreational nitrous oxide use: Frostbite

When compressed gases, including nitrous oxide, expand, they can reach temperatures as low as minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Balloons and nitrous oxide bottles are seen displayed on a table.
Balloons and nitrous oxide bottles are seen displayed on a table.

What is Innotox? People on social media are self-injecting 'Korean botox' at home

Some people who've tried the trend are happy with the results, but it comes with serious risks, experts say.
Botox injection
Botox injection

HHS layoffs were likely unlawful and must be halted, U.S. judge says

The ruling applies to terminated employees in four divisions of HHS, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Cheese before bed could be the stuff of nightmares

Sort of — but your gut health plays a bigger role.
Grocery store cheese selection.
Grocery store cheese selection.

USAID cuts could lead to 14 million deaths over the next five years, researchers say

An analysis published Monday in the medical journal The Lancet projects that cuts to the agency will lead to more deaths from diseases like AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis.
Aid Distribution And Rebuilding In Tigray
Aid Distribution And Rebuilding In Tigray

To keep Medicaid, a mom caring for her disabled adult son may soon need to prove she works

Republicans have touted Medicaid work requirements both as a way to reduce federal spending on the program and as a moral imperative for Americans.
Kimberly Gallagher and Daniel
Kimberly Gallagher and Daniel

The life-changing impact of preventable diseases in the anti-vaccination era

Some Americans know the reality of vaccine-preventable diseases all too well: “I just don’t want anybody else to go through this.”
Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Supreme Court turns away online censorship claim by RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine group against Meta

The justices rejected Children's Health Defense's case against Meta Platforms for restricting the anti-vaccine group's posts.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  listens during a hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  listens during a hearing

How to protect yourself from ticks year-round

The best approach is to minimize tick exposure altogether.
Infected female deer tick on hairy human skin.
Infected female deer tick on hairy human skin.

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