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Large-animal vets ensure the health of cows, pigs and horses, but they're also the first line of defense against diseases that can spread from animals to humans — so a shortage leaves producers, and global markets, vulnerable to devastating outbreaks.

Private aerospace company Boeing discovered an anomaly during a test of its commercial crew hardware last month which could delay efforts to send NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.

When you go to the doctor in pain, you'll probably be asked to rate your discomfort on a scale of 0 to 10. But doctors say there may be a better way to assess pain.

A warming climate is knocking nature's rhythms out of sync. High in the Rocky Mountains, scientists have been tracking the impact for decades.

A judge has again ordered an extension of FEMA’s temporary shelter program for displaced Puerto Ricans. The judge is giving families until midnight August 6 to stay in hotels. That means checkout would be on August 7.

Enjoy a large parking lot island party with guests covered in paint, dancing all night to Soca, Reggae, and Kompa music, and eating amazing food during…

Parents of school age children can make sure they fulfill health requirements for registration. A local hospital and church have teamed up to offer free health services.

WAMU's Tyrone Turner was mesmerized by the majestic ice and surprised by how he felt in the presence of these massive structures.

NPR's Alison Kodjak and the Center for Public Integrity have been looking at how the drug industry tries to keep Medicaid money flowing. Here they examine the industry's massive lobbying efforts.

Workers at Orlando International Airport are calling for a living wage. They want Florida’s next governor to allow them to unionize.