Lavender, citrus and candy: weed's signature aroma changes with the times A tour of a grow facility in Maryland reveals the wide variety of scents from different cannabis strains. Pien Huang
As legalized sports betting grows, experts are concerned about lack of addiction treatment Gambling is now widely legal: 38 states have adopted the practice since the Supreme Court allowed for legalized sports betting outside of Nevada in 2018. But experts warn there is not enough treatment and intervention for people who struggle with problem gambling. Play AudioListen 4 mins
The flu is still going around Washington. It’s not too late to get your shot To date, at least 296 people in Washington state have died of the flu since the fall. But it’s not too late to get the shot if you haven’t already. Eilís O'Neill
In new assessment, Trump team ranks fentanyl as a top threat to U.S. Drug deaths are declining but the Trump administration's intelligence team has issued a new report describing street fentanyl as a top threat to the U.S. Brian Mann
COVID-19 gave rise to vaccine skepticism. That may affect our preparedness for the next pandemic Public health officials are concerned about increasing polarization among Americans over vaccines. Jude Joffe-Block Play AudioListen 4 mins
'Grandpas' got together to help kids. Scientists say it boosts the elders' health, too Older men can find themselves isolated after retirement. Volunteer groups like Grandpas United are good for both physical and mental health. Ashley Milne-Tyte Play AudioListen 4 mins
The Trump administration restructures federal health agencies, cuts 20,000 jobs The reduction in force comes along with a reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services, consolidating 28 divisions to 15. Selena Simmons-Duffin Diane Webber
Trump team revokes $11 billion in funding for addiction, mental health care The Trump administration says it hopes to save $11.4 billion by freezing and revoking COVID-era grants. Addiction experts say clawing back the federal funding is risky and could put patients at risk. Brian Mann
The Trump administration restructures federal health agencies, cuts 25% of staff The Trump administration Thursday announced a major restructuring of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that will cut 20,000 full-time jobs — or 25% of its staff. Michel Martin Selena Simmons-Duffin Play AudioListen 4 mins
10 road safety do's and don'ts that might just save your life Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death in the U.S. A highway patrol officer explains how drivers should handle emergency scenarios, from extreme weather to aggressive tailgaters. Malaka Gharib Marielle Segarra Play AudioListen 21 mins
