Category: Washington Post

Unpacking the flawed science cited in the Texas abortion pill ruling

Texas judge ignored scientific evidence of abortion pill’s safety, citing statistics that overstate the negative physical and psychological effects of mifepristone.

U.S. to ask Supreme Court to restore full access to abortion pill

If the justices do not respond before Friday evening, nationwide access to the drug mifepristone could be temporarily upended.

Biden administration declares fentanyl-xylazine mix an ‘emerging threat’

The designation comes as the animal sedative, known as ‘tranq,’ has proliferated on the streets, causing oozing wounds and dazed users.

To comply with a new sesame allergy law, some businesses add — sesame

A new food allergy law designed to prevent cross-contamination has instead prompted businesses to add traces of sesame flour to previously sesame-free products.

White House launching $5 billion program to speed coronavirus vaccines

‘Project Next Gen’ would succeed ‘Operation Warp Speed’ with a mission to develop next-generation vaccines and therapies.

Justice Department appeals Texas abortion pill ruling

Justice Dept. says the conservative groups challenging mifepristone had no right to do so since they were not personally harmed by the abortion pill.

As you age, your healthy daily step goals may change

That goal of 10,000 daily steps may not be ideal for everyone. Find the right number for you.

Black man awaiting kidney transplant alleges racial bias

Los Angeles barber says in a lawsuit that African Americans rank lower on organ wait lists because of a flawed algorithm.

Stress linked to 37 percent higher chance of cognitive issues after 45

Chronic stress can lead to various physical and mental health problems, including anxiety, depression, headaches, heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep problems and more.

A boy collapsed at recess. Teachers thought he was playing dead, lawsuit says.

Romeo Pierre Louis’s parents filed a lawsuit in Connecticut, claiming their 5-year-old died because he didn’t receive medical attention for nearly nine minutes.