Health Jun 18 FDA panel backs first-of-its-kind flu vaccine using mRNA technology By Lauran Neergaard, Matthew Perrone, Associated Press
Health Jun 17 Watch 8:13 How a pregnancy complication reshaped an Arkansas woman's view of abortion bans A majority of Republicans continue to oppose abortion, but there’s been a shift in opinion among other Americans. More Democrats and independents now say abortion should be legal, and there are even conservatives questioning their own views in response to… By Sarah Varney, Rachel Wellford
Health Jun 16 Watch 8:19 As cancer rates fall nationally, Iowa sees a troubling rise in diagnoses For years, national conversations about cancer have often focused on the so-called “Cancer Alley” in the Deep South or Appalachian states with high smoking rates. But recently, a different state has grabbed headlines. Iowa has the second-highest cancer incidence in… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Sam Lane, Simeon Lancaster
Health Jun 15 Alfredo sauce distributed to dozens of states recalled due to potential salmonella contamination The sauce was voluntarily recalled by the supplier because it contained a dry milk powder ingredient that was possibly contaminated with salmonella, according to a U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report. By Associated Press
Health Jun 15 Watch 5:45 Dermatologist explains benefits of newly approved sunscreen ingredient For the first time in more than 25 years, the FDA has approved a new active ingredient for over-the-counter sunscreens. It clears the way for manufacturers to begin using bemotrizinol, or BEMT, an ingredient that's been used in Europe and… By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant
Jun 15 Britain is banning children from using social media. Here's what other countries are doing By Associated Press Some parents and child advocacy groups support these measures, but critics raise privacy concerns. Continue reading
Jun 15 UK bans children younger than 16 from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube By Sylvia Hui, Brian Melley, Associated Press Starmer acknowledges that some teens might bypass the ban but emphasizes the importance of children's safety and happiness. Continue reading
Jun 14 Eastern Congo reports 782 Ebola cases and 181 deaths, authorities say By Jean-Yves Kamale, Associated Press The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has increased to 782, with 181 deaths, the Congolese Ministry of Health said in a statement on social platform X on Sunday evening. Continue reading
Jun 12 Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas By Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press Screwworms are on their way to becoming a billion-dollar international problem but can be contained if ranchers are vigilant, watch their herds and other wildlife, and quickly treat any infestations, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said. Continue reading
Jun 11 How to avoid heat-related illness and stay cool this summer By Associated Press More above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, and they are more than an inconvenience. Continue reading