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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 51 MIN

The Pill

from Health Wanted · host WABE

Everybody put on your party hats and grab a slice of cake. It’s a birthday party for the births that never were. This week on Health Wanted, we’re celebrating a very merry un-birthday in the truest sense, because May 9 was the 66th anniversary of the FDA approving the first oral birth control pill, a divisive medication people still love to hate. Plus - Is mushroom tea worth the hype? Can you get enough fiber from supplements alone? And a whole lot of hantavirus. For a full rundown on all the information shared in today's episode, take a look at the show notes. Have a question for Laurel? Send it to [email protected] or leave a voicemail at 404-888-3630! For more, visit healthwanted.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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