October 24, 2023 How Aid in Dying Became Medical, Not Moral The debate over aid in dying still rages in the language that medicine and the media use to describe the practice.
October 20, 2023 To Combat the Opioid Epidemic, Cities Ponder Facilities for Drug Use Philadelphia is again the focus of a national campaign to open — or restrict — sites where people use drugs under medical supervision.
October 18, 2023 What to Know About the 4 Food Additives Banned by California The chemicals, found in everything from candy corn to sodas to tortillas, have been linked to a number of serious health issues.
September 16, 2023 Supporters of Aid in Dying Sue N.J. Over Residency Requirement If the state were to change its course, aid in dying would become more accessible to millions of Americans.
September 15, 2023 Why It Took So Long for the FDA to Tackle a Cold Medicine Pharmacists affiliated with the University of Florida have spent decades nudging the agency to pull a decongestant from over-the-counter medicines.
September 12, 2023 Legal Actions Seek Guarantee of Abortion Access for Patients in Medical Emergencies New cases say fear and confusion about abortion bans in three states are causing doctors and hospitals to deny medically necessary abortions.
September 1, 2023 Texas Drops the ‘Tampon Tax,’ the Latest State to Do So So far, 24 states have eliminated sales taxes on period products that have been criticized as discriminatory.
July 29, 2023 ‘A Dangerous Combination’: Teenagers’ Accidents Expose E-Bike Risks The e-bike industry is booming, but many vehicles are not legal for teenagers, and accidents are on the rise.
July 11, 2023 Is Raw Milk Safe to Drink? What Experts Say Health experts warn that drinking it could come with risks.
June 27, 2023 A New Law Aims to Protect Pregnant Workers From Discrimination: What to Know Here’s what the legislation entails.