Wellness influencer Dr. Casey Means' nomination to become U.S. surgeon general is stalled a month after senators grilled her on vaccines during a tense confirmation hearing. The delay deepens doubts …
A huge heat dome is spreading across the United States and it is shattering March temperature records. On Monday, National Weather Service meteorologist Gregg Gallina said the heat covers an …
Belgian pharmaceutical maker UCB says it will build a $2 billion drug manufacturing plant near Atlanta. The company said Tuesday announcement that the plant is a cornerstone of its plan to sell more …
Federal health officials have issued a warning about controversial statements made by biotech billionaire Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong about one of his company's cancer drugs. Soon-Shiong recently told …
New Mexico jury finds Meta's platforms are harmful to children's mental health and imposes $375 million penalty.
The Trump administration’s $1 billion payout to a French energy company to walk away from U.S. offshore wind development is a novel tactic against the industry that supporters see as creative, but …
ABORTION PILLS-WHAT TO KNOW — Chart. This AP digital embed chart shows estimates by the Guttmacher Institute of the number of women in states where abortion is banned at all stages of pregnancy in …
A Georgia judge has granted a bond of just $1 for a murder charge faced by a woman accused by police of taking pills to induce an illegal abortion. Superior Court Judge Steven Blackerby called the …
The University of Mississippi has announced the upcoming launch of its new Center on Collegiate Gambling. Researchers describe the center as the “first of its kind in the nation” amid rising …
Lawmakers in states where abortion is already banned are focusing on measures intended to crack down on abortion pills. The governor of South Dakota signed such a bill this month and lawmakers in …
A Thai court on Tuesday found a major gold mine operator liable for pollution that has harmed nearby villagers, in a ruling that could influence future environmental lawsuits. The Bangkok Civil Court …
A charity trust tied to the late hotel owner Leona Helmsley is expanding rural health care and changing cancer treatment for patients. The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust has spent …
The promoter and family of junior flyweight boxer Isis Sio say she is awake and breathing on her own after initially being placed in a medically induced coma following a knockout loss last weekend. …
Philadelphia abortion clinic doctor Kermit Gosnell, who was sentenced to life in prison for killing babies that had been born alive, has died. A Pennsylvania prison spokesperson said Monday that he …
The Department of Interior says a French energy company has agreed to give up two U.S. offshore wind leases and invest in fossil fuel projects instead. The department said Monday that TotalEnergies …
Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services is seeking to end retroactive Medicaid coverage, which pays for three months of care before the application. If adopted, Nebraska would be the …
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It might seem impossible to get away from the constant barrage of news these days. But at an urban North Carolina arboretum, people are “bathing” in nature to wash away the stress. The Sunday …
Use of blockbuster anti-obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound is growing, with about 1 in 8 adults in the U.S. saying they currently take the medications. But experts say the drugs alone aren't the …
Allergy season is upon us, bringing with it runny noses, itchy eyes and sneezing. Climate change is leading to longer and more intense allergy seasons. The good news is that treatments for seasonal …