Nation Aug 28 Congresswomen ask FDA why it has delayed proposed ban on hair-straightening chemicals Two House members who first pushed the FDA to investigate the health risks of hair straighteners are asking the agency why it has twice delayed its target date to propose a ban on products containing formaldehyde.
Nation Jan 10 The USDA estimates 21 million kids will get summer food benefits through a new program. But not all states are participating. Thirty-five states, all five U.S. territories and four tribes opted into the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer, known as Summer EBT.
Health Nov 14 Advocates say Biden administration could do more to prevent millions from losing Medicaid coverage Advocates interviewed around the country say problems with the government forms, websites and phone lines in states including Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Arkansas have led to millions of people losing Medicaid.
Health Nov 07 Health officials recommend more syphilis testing after U.S. newborn cases skyrocketed in 2022 Syphilis cases in U.S. newborns again are on the rise. It has health officials calling for new measures to stop the increase, including encouraging millions of sexually active women of childbearing age and their partners to get tested.