Apr 03 FDA investigates reports of seizures among e-cigarette users By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Regulators stressed it's not yet clear whether vaping is responsible for the seizures, but they said they are concerned. Continue reading
Apr 02 Watch 4:27 Pop-up pantries aim to reduce food insecurity for college students By Brandis Friedman, WTTW Food pantries are appearing more frequently in a surprising type of location: colleges and universities. More than 700 educational institutions belong to a national nonprofit aiming to alleviate food insecurity among college students. From PBS station WTTW in Chicago, Brandis… Continue watching
Apr 02 FDA says it's exploring CBD's uses. Does it work — and is it legal? By Carla K. Johnson, Candice Choi, Associated Press Products containing CBD are already in stores and sold online, so it's easy to believe there must be something special about the ingredient. But the claims are largely unproven and quality control standards don't exist. Continue reading
Apr 02 Family behind OxyContin calls Massachusetts opioid suit false, misleading By Geoff Mulvihill, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The Sackler family says a lawsuit filed by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey that accuses Connecticut-based Purdue Pharma and the family of hiding the risks of opioids from doctors and patients is riddled with inaccurate and misleading statements. Continue reading
Apr 02 Alabama lawmakers seek to outlaw almost all abortions By Kim Chandler, Associated Press Alabama lawmakers will introduce legislation Tuesday to make performing an abortion at any stage of pregnancy a felony unless the mother's health is in jeopardy. Continue reading
Apr 02 House GOP tries to force vote about infants surviving attempted abortions By Alan Fram, Associated Press Their effort seems likely to fail in the Democratic-controlled House, where Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has refused to allow a vote on the bill. But Republicans hope it will be politically damaging for Democrats from moderate districts who oppose the… Continue reading
Apr 02 How confusing labels contribute to our food waste problem By Elaine S. Povich, Stateline Inconsistent and unclear date labels are causing U.S. consumers to discard tons of food that is safe to eat. Continue reading
Apr 02 Mozambique cholera cases rise above 1,400 By Tsvangirayi Mukwazhi, Associated Press A second person in Mozambique has died from cholera, which causes acute diarrhea and is spread by contaminated food and water. Continue reading
Apr 02 Trump suggests deferring GOP health plan push to after 2020 By Associated Press President Donald Trump is suggesting he will defer until after 2020 his push for a Republican health care plan to replace the Affordable Care Act. Continue reading
Apr 01 This year's U.S. measles cases have already surpassed 2018's total By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press There have been 387 cases through March, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Monday. There were 372 last year. Continue reading