Category: Breaking

Trump-Appointed Judge Halts Abortion Pill Mifepristone’s FDA Approval Nationwide

The ruling could cut off an additional 40 million American women’s access to abortion—but the Biden Administration has a week to file an appeal.

Idaho Becomes First State To Restrict Interstate Travel For Abortion

The law makes “abortion trafficking”—or transporting a minor to get an abortion without their parents’ permission—a felony in Idaho.

A Testosterone Patch Is Being Developed For Menopausal Women—And It Could Be A World First

Researchers hope the hormone patch will help boost the low sex drive sometimes caused by menopause.

Weight Loss Drug Saxenda May Make WHO List: Could Help Make It Cheaper Worldwide

Liraglutide has been approved for weight loss since 2014 by the FDA.

Judge Strikes Down Required Coverage Of Preventive Care—Cancer Screenings, Pregnancy, Medications And More

The ruling applies nationwide.

These Are The Pets That Can Cut Kids’ Risk Of Allergies—And The Ones That Don’t Help

Exposure to certain pets in early infancy appears to protect against various food allergies, a study has found, while others appear to increase rates of nut allergies.

Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough: Discovery Suggests Possible Way To Treat Deadly Disease — And A Drug Already Exists To Do It

The breakthrough, which targets the unique metabolic pathway used by cancer cells, could starve tumors while leaving the rest of the body unharmed.

FDA Approves Narcan—An Opioid Antidote—For Over-The-Counter Use Amid Overdose Epidemic

Manufacturers will determine the timeline and price of the drug, the FDA said.

Idaho Abortion Bill Could Be First Ban On Interstate Travel For Procedure

The bill would make it a felony for people to transport minors for abortions without their parents’ consent.

Here’s Why California May Ban Skittles, Nerds And Other Popular Snacks

All of the five chemicals listed in the California bill are banned in other countries, including Canada, Japan, China and EU member states.