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Former FDA chief Dr. David Kessler says the new weight-loss drugs are a powerful tool to fight obesity. But they come with pitfalls. Here's his tips for how to use them successfully.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired all the people serving on a national vaccine advisory board. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Edwin Asturias, one of the doctors who was sacked.

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A study from JAMA Pediatrics compares states that have permissive gun laws with others that have strict regulations. The ...

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Climate.gov is the main source of timely climate-related information for the public. It will stop publishing new information ...

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