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Ethnobotany is frequently misunderstood in the era of COVID and psychedelics — so what is it and why is it important for reproductive health today? Patchareeporn Sakoolchai/Getty Images hide caption …

Kellyann Kaiser is a recovering opioid user who says she benefits from the new federal rules on methadone access. Karen Brown/New England Public Media/Karen Brown/New England Public Media hide caption …

Left: A woman in Chad has spent 13 days at a malnutrition clinic seeking treatment for her 15-month-old child. Right: Flooding in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in Florida. Claire …

Image of the recalled Fisher-Price My Little Snugabunny Cradle ‘n Swing (V0099). U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission hide caption toggle caption U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission The children products giant …

The supply of IV fluids in the U.S. is under strain since a major plant was forced to shut down in North Carolina. Jae C. Hong/AP hide caption toggle caption …

Some people with anxiety find horror movies helpful. The films can focus their minds in a controlled environment that they can overcome. Crazytang/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Crazytang/Getty Images …

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In vitro fertilisation, computer artwork. Science Photo Library – KTSDESIG/Brand X/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Science Photo Library – KTSDESIG/Brand X/Getty Images One round of in vitro fertilization or …

Crocs are beloved by many kids. Why is social media filled with warnings about how they might be bad for children’s developing feet and gait? (Story aired on All Things …

The EPA issued a final rule requiring water systems to replace all lead pipes within 10 years. Water advocates lauded the rule as a public health victory, but say there’s …