Dec 20 States trash masks and pandemic gear as huge stockpiles linger and expire By Jennifer Peltz, David A. Lieb, Associated Press Some states that stockpiled millions of masks and other personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic are now throwing the items away. Continue reading
Dec 20 7 questions answered about the unidentified dog respiratory illness By Justin Stabley, Casey Kuhn An unidentified respiratory illness spreading among canines in more than a dozen states has been causing anxiety and fear among dog owners. Continue reading
Dec 19 Drought-prone California approves new rules for turning wastewater directly into drinking water By Adam Beam, Associated Press It's a big step for a state that has struggled for decades to have a reliable source of drinking water for its more than 39 million residents. Continue reading
Dec 19 As election year approaches, Vice President Harris announces nationwide events focused on abortion By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Democrats successfully harnessed anger over the loss of abortion rights to stem their losses in the 2022 midterms, and they plan to make the issue a rallying cry in 2024 as well. Continue reading
Dec 17 Advocates are trying to put abortion on the 2024 ballot in these states. Here’s where they stand now By Grace Panetta, The 19th Here’s an overview of where abortion will — and could be — directly on the ballot in 2024, how many signatures organizers need to collect and the challenges advocates are facing in the states. Continue reading
Dec 16 Watch 6:24 The risks and rewards of prescribing ketamine for pain and mental health By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Azhar Merchant A coroner’s finding that actor Matthew Perry died from “acute effects” of ketamine is drawing new attention to the drug, a powerful anesthetic intended for use during surgery that has also become a popular treatment for chronic pain and mental… Continue watching
Dec 15 Decades after historic Black hospital closes, former nurses fight to keep the memory alive By Gabrielle Hays Historian Cicely Hunter said the mere number of Black health professionals who came out of the institution was significant — the hospital educated Missouri residents, but also Black residents from elsewhere in the U.S. Continue reading
Dec 14 WATCH: Biden delivers remarks on lowering prescription drug prices during visit to NIH By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press Hundreds of thousands of older Americans could pay less for some of their outpatient drug treatments beginning early next year, the Biden administration announced Thursday. Continue reading
Dec 13 After recalls and infections, experts say safer eyedrops will require new FDA powers By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press Unlike prescription drugs, eyedrops and other over-the-counter products don't get preliminary review by the Food and Drug Administration. Continue reading
Dec 13 Ohio Senate clears ban on gender-affirming care for minors, transgender athletes in girls sports By Samantha Hendrickson, Associated Press/Report For America It would drastically change the way LGBTQ youth live in the state, and has sent parents scrambling over the future of their transgender children. Continue reading