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This Tuscan startup sold all its olive oil in the U.S. Then came Trump's tariffs

Americans love olive oil — and import 95% of it. But tariffs are making it harder for Europeans to sell it to Americans.
- Maria Aspan
Fueled by MAHA, red states are moving to remove dyes and other additives from food

Dozens of state proposals this year aim to limit synthetic colorings and other chemical additives, like preservatives.
Teen suicide is on the decline, new federal data shows

The 2024 National Survey on Drug Use and Health report found that in recent years, depression and suicidal thoughts and behaviors in teens have declined.
- Rhitu Chatterjee
What's the deal with electrolyte drinks – do you need them to stay hydrated?

Seems like nobody's drinking plain water these days. Electrolyte packets or colorful sports drinks are everywhere. But do you need them?
- Pien Huang
If compliments make you feel super awkward, this comic is for you

When someone says something nice about us, it can make us feel awkward and uncomfortable. Researchers explain the science behind those emotions — and make the case for accepting genuine praise.
- Malaka Gharib
States sue Trump administration over its actions against gender-affirming health care

Today 16 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit in support of children's hospitals and doctors that have provided gender-affirming care for minors, contending the Trump administration has acted illegally in pressuring doctors and children's hospitals to stop.
- Aaron Bolton
Remember running the mile in school? The Presidential Fitness Test is coming back

The Cold War-era test was a staple of school gyms for half a century before the Obama administration replaced it. Trump says his focus on childhood fitness is for both physical and patriotic reasons.
- Rachel Treisman
Do neck cooling fans really help you beat the heat?

You might see more people wearing a neck cooling fan to fight the summer heat. But can they really help? We talk to experts about how our bodies deal with heat — and to people using the fans.
- Bill Chappell
To speak or not to speak: Why many aid groups are silent about the Trump cuts

Charities usually like to talk to the public about their good works. In the wake of the Trump aid cuts, there's a new approach: "anticipatory silence." It's controversial.
- Gabrielle Emanuel
An FDA panel spread misinformation about SSRI use in pregnancy, alarming doctors

A panel organized by the FDA cast doubts on the safety of antidepressants during pregnancy — drawing ire from doctors who say SSRIs are a crucial treatment option for women with perinatal depression.
- Rhitu Chatterjee

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