In Coal Country, Black Lung Surges as Federal Protections Stall
As cases mount, industry pushback is delaying federal rules that would reduce miners’ exposure to deadly silica dust.
Prediction Markets Aren't Likely to Replace Polling
Some analysts think the markets could out-compete polls in newsrooms and more, but the approaches are vastly different.
A 2022 Law May Be Quietly Helping People Stay on Their Meds
With a new yearly cap on drug costs, Medicare patients are experiencing lower bills and fewer disruptions.
Amid Falling Birth Rates, Federal Family Planning Is Overhauled
Title X funding appears to be shifting away from contraception. Experts say that's unlikely to change fertility rates.
A More Troubling Picture of Sea Level Rise Comes Into View
Results from two major studies suggest tens of millions of people thought safe from coastal flooding are now at risk.
A Decongestant Debate That Won’t Clear Up
Experts say a popular decongestant doesn’t work, and the relevant data is limited. Yet the drug remains on the market.
When Scientific Debate Steps into Custody Cases
Many view parental alienation syndrome as a harmful and pseudoscientific concept. Why does an academic debate persist?
Student Athletes Feel the Heat as States Adapt to Climate Change
Exertional heatstroke is a leading cause of death in high school sports. What should states do to prevent it?
Plastic Pollution Is Bad Enough. Burning It Can Be Even Worse.
In places like Indonesia, plastic refuse is often burned in unregulated low-tech furnaces that pose grave health risks.
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