FDA finds ‘extremely high’ lead levels in cinnamon at Ecuador plant
STOCK PHOTO U.S. food inspectors found "extremely high" levels of lead in cinnamon at a plant in Ecuador that made applesauce pouches tainted with the …
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Hospitals hijacked a drug discount program for the poor
Howard Dean is the former chair of the Democratic National Committee and former governor of Vermont. PHOTO COURTESY OF YALE UNIVERSITY Corporate greed is a …
Study: Severe obesity increasing among young children in the US
NEW YORK (AP) — A new study adds to evidence that severe obesity is becoming more common in young U.S. children. There was some hope …
Families of 3 Black victims in fatal Florida Dollar General shooting plead for end to gun violence
STOCK PHOTO JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) – Lawyers and family members of three Black people who were fatally shot during a racially motivated attack at a …
White House delays menthol cigarette ban despite death toll
WASHINGTON (AP) – White House officials will take more time to review a sweeping plan from U.S. health regulators to ban menthol cigarettes, an unexpected …
Avoid a trip to the hospital during the holidays’ celebrations
STOCK PHOTO The holiday season is a time for joy, love and togetherness. It can also be a time of indulgent meals, late nights, busy …
Supreme Court throws out case that could have limited lawsuits over disability access
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a case surrounding a Maine hotel that could have made it harder for people with disabilities …
Federal judge tosses lawsuit alleging environmental racism in St. James Parish
NEW ORLEANS (AP) – A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit that accused a south Louisiana parish of using land use policies to guide …
OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy deal goes before the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments over a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who …
31 premature babies are evacuated from Gaza’s largest hospital, but scores of trauma patients remain
Health officials said 31 premature babies in "extremely critical condition" were transferred safely Sunday from Gaza`s main hospital and will go to Egypt. PHOTO COURTESY …