What are phthalates, and how do they put children's health at risk?
Scientists issued an urgent call for better federal regulation of these endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Here's why.
Scientists issued an urgent call for better federal regulation of these endocrine-disrupting chemicals. Here's why.
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Cable providers like Comcast carry Fox News and other channels that feed conspiracy theories and lies into Americans'…
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Given the current, often erroneous, use of the term 'fascist' to describe political movements and leaders, it's…
At least 92 US military veterans were deported between 2013 and 2018. These deportees are not currently included in Biden's…
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Many doctors believe that exercise is the closest thing to a miracle drug that modern medicine has in its arsenal. But have…
Whether they are single or married, giving as a group or on their own, women express their generosity in distinct ways.
Though COVID-19 has killed almost twice as many Black Americans as whites, Black people are the least likely racial group…
Some economists have defended price gouging, saying it helps increase supply and prevent against hoarding. An ethicist suggests…
Some Texans are receiving eye-popping electric bills after power providers passed on volatile costs to some of their customers…
As the world has focused on the COVID-19 pandemic, other microbial foes are waging war on humans. Antibiotic-resistant bacteria…
By letting machines recommend movies and decide whom to hire, humans are losing their unpredictable nature – and possibly…