RFK Jr. to require placebo-controlled studies for new vaccines The Department of Health and Human Services says it will require new vaccines to be tested against a placebo, which could complicate and delay Food and Drug Administration approval of many vaccines. Rob Stein
Education Department stops $1 billion in funding for school mental health Congress created the grants in the aftermath of the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas. The goal was to help schools hire mental health professionals, including counselors and social workers. Cory Turner
Florida moves to ban fluoride from public drinking water If the bill is signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida would be the second state, after Utah, to ban the additive from its drinking water sources. Alana Wise
How federal firings and reinstatements have impacted employees' health insurance Some federal employees who were fired, reinstated, and fired again by the Trump administration are now learning their health coverage lapsed despite being told otherwise.
More and more older Americans want to know their Alzheimer's status, survey finds A survey of 1700 Americans 45 and older found that 79% would want to know if they were in the early stages of Alzheimer's. Jon Hamilton
How to keep violent porn out of your home and away from your kids Kids – even some young kids – are being exposed to an unprecedented amount of pornography online and a lot of it is violent and misogynistic. There are tools parents can use to block this content. Michaeleen Doucleff
New survey reveals changing attitudes about Alzheimer's disease A new survey from the Alzheimer's Association finds that people want to know if they are in the early stages of the disease, and are open to drug treatment. Jon Hamilton
What Trump's first 100 days has meant for these truck drivers and sex workers In Zambia, truck drivers and sex workers have high rates of being HIV positive —- and are at high risk of contracting the virus. Here's how they have been affected by the administration's policies. Gabrielle Emanuel
In order to have conversations -- start by singing To foster equity and community, people gather several times a year to sing together in Portland, Oregon. The woman behind this effort has twice been nominated for a Grammy in music education. Katia Riddle
Ohio tattoo shop helps trauma and abuse survivors transform scars into art A tattoo shop in Ohio helps trauma and abuse survivors reclaim their bodies by transforming scars into beautiful tattooed art J. Nungesser
