Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, over opposition from dentists and national health organizations who warn the move will lead to medical problems and disproportionately affect low-income communities.
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Department of Health and Human Services will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will eliminate 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan, it announced Thursday.
Kansas measles cases double to 23 and new Ohio outbreak sickens 10
A measles outbreak in Kansas doubled in less than a week to 23 cases and has “a possible link” to outbreaks in Texas and New Mexico that have sickened more than 370, the state health department said Wednesday.
In Chicago, US EPA workers protest Trump, say rollbacks will put ‘every American at risk’
Union steward says administration hasn’t considered how changes will lower the quality of life for Americans and slow site cleanups.
Segway recalls 220,000 of its scooters due to a fall hazard that has resulted in 20 injuries
Segway is recalling about 220,000 of its scooters sold across the U.S. due to a fall hazard that has resulted in user injuries ranging from bruises to broken bones.
GARD continues to fight for Gary Works green steel production
Members of Gary Advocates for Responsible Development are encouraging U.S. Steel to take part in the growing direct reduction trend, saying the furnaces are better for the local environment and public health.
Conquering fear was key for Oak Forest man who overcame double cancer diagnosis
“Fear is the worst thing against you,” said William Brtis, who was diagnosed with two different cancers six days apart.
Elon Musk and Gov. JB Pritzker among billionaires spending in pivotal Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Abortion among key issues in Wisconsin high court race that become the most expensive state judicial race in the nation.
Today in History: Obama signs the Affordable Care Act
On March 23, 2010, President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act, a $938 billion health care overhaul.
State board denies request to eliminate Northwest Community Hospital’s inpatient psychiatric services
Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board rejects plan to eliminate inpatient psychiatric services at Northwest Community Hospital.