Mar 29 Makers of dietary supplements push the FDA to allow peptides and other new ingredients By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Makers of dietary supplements are pushing the Food and Drug Administration to expand the types of ingredients they can put in their products. Continue reading
Mar 28 What we know about the new 'cicada' COVID-19 variant By Grace Abels, PolitiFact Its official name is BA.3.2, but it’s earned the nickname "cicada" because, analogous to the insect’s pattern, it first appeared back in 2024, went dormant for a while, and resurfaced in the U.S. late last year. … Continue reading
Mar 27 He suddenly couldn't speak in space. NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains unsolved By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press The astronaut who prompted NASA’s first medical evacuation earlier this year said Friday that doctors still don’t know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station. Continue reading
Mar 26 Watch 8:55 More states legalize medically assisted suicide for terminal patients By Stephanie Sy, Mike Fritz New York has become the 13th state, along with Washington, D.C., to legalize medically assisted suicide. More than a dozen other states are also considering legalizing the practice, which supporters call medical aid in dying. Stephanie Sy traveled to both… Continue watching
Mar 25 Watch 5:49 Lebanese emergency workers risk lives to aid civilians during ongoing Israeli attacks By Simona Foltyn, Adrian Hartrick The war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah has claimed more than 1,000 Lebanese lives, including 40 emergency workers. The latest victims include two young civil defense workers killed in Nabatieh, a town the Israel Defense Forces have placed under… Continue watching
Mar 25 Casey Means' surgeon general nomination is stalled By Ali Swenson, Associated Press The nomination has languished despite ongoing efforts from the White House and Make America Healthy Again activists, revealing how intractable rifts over health policy can be even when Congress has shown deference to President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Mar 25 Instagram and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial in California By Kaitlyn Huamani, Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press A jury found both Meta and YouTube liable in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit that aimed to hold social media platforms responsible for harm to children using their services. Continue reading
Mar 25 What's next in social media legal battles after a New Mexico jury finds Meta platforms harm children By Barbara Ortutay, Kaitlyn Huamani, Associated Press This year, several state and federal court cases are heading to trial, and while the details may vary, they all seek to hold companies responsible for what happens on their platforms. Continue reading
Mar 24 Watch 7:03 Jakarta rapidly sinks as climate change and overdevelopment collide By Fred de Sam Lazaro Across the U.S. and around the world, coastal cities are grappling with rising seas and worsening floods. With 42 million people, Jakarta, Indonesia, is the world's most populated city. It's sinking rapidly as climate change and overdevelopment collide. Fred de… Continue watching
Mar 22 Here's how to protect yourself during allergy season By Kenya Hunter, Associated Press Where you live, what you’re allergic to and your lifestyle can make a big difference when it comes to the severity of your allergies. Continue reading