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U.S. Lags Behind Other Countries in Hepatitis-C Cures

Despite an arsenal of drugs, many Americans are still unaware of their infections until it’s too late. A Biden initiative languishes without Congressional approval.

Your Inhalers and EpiPens Aren't Very Healthy for the Environment

For eco-conscious consumers of personal medical devices, recycling options are limited. Some companies are trying to change that.

Your Inhalers and EpiPens Aren't Very Healthy for the Environment

For eco-conscious consumers of personal medical devices, recycling options are limited. Some companies are trying to change that.

Can You Recycle Medical Devices Like Insulin Pens, Inhalers and Covid Tests?

Inhalers, EpiPens, home tests for flu or Covid, mouth guards. They accumulate in our homes, and recycling methods and advice can be tricky to pin...

Big Soda’s Alcohol Drinks Worry Health Experts

PepsiCo and Coca-Cola enter hard soda markets, causing concerns among regulators and researchers.

Organ Donations Rise Around Motorcycle Rallies

A new study suggests a link between the large gatherings and a slightly higher number of transplants after traffic crashes.

Rise in Deaths Spurs Effort to Raise Alcohol Taxes

Alcohol taxes have been stagnant for years. But after the pandemic sent alcohol-related deaths soaring, activists in Oregon said higher taxes could save lives.

Tattoo Artists Face a Grayer Palette in Europe

The E.U. has prohibited some pigments, deeming them potentially hazardous to humans. Artists and manufacturers around the world are struggling to find replacements.

Tattoo Artists Face a Grayer Palette in Europe

The E.U. has prohibited some pigments, deeming them potentially hazardous to humans. Artists and manufacturers around the world are struggling to find replacements.

Tattoo Artists Face a Grayer Palette in Europe

The E.U. has prohibited some pigments, deeming them potentially hazardous to humans. Artists and manufacturers around the world are struggling to find replacements.