A Trump-appointed Texas judge could force a major abortion pill off the market
A decision is expected soon in a case challenging the FDA's approval of mifepristone, a drug commonly used to induce abortions.
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Hong Kong bans CBD, a move that forces businesses to shut down or revamp
Hong Kong banned cannibidiol, also known as CBD, as a "dangerous drug" and imposed harsh penalties for possession on Wednesday, forcing fledging businesses to shut down and revamp.
Junk food companies say they're trying to do good. A new book raises doubts
As the marketing of soda and fast food ramps up around the world, the companies involved forge partnerships to help the poor. The new book 'Junk Food Politics' casts a critical eye at their efforts.
Lawsuits alleging negligence in last year's fertilizer plant fire have stalled
In the year since the Winston Weaver fertilizer plant fire, five lawsuits have been filed against the company alleging negligence.
FDA announces a restructuring of the agency's food safety and nutrition division
The FDA is appointing a deputy commissioner of "human food," to oversee food safety and nutrition. The move follows the baby formula shortage crisis and other outbreaks of food-borne illness.
Muslim-American opinions on abortion are complex. What does Islam actually say?
Since the Supreme Court ended the constitutional right to an abortion, many Muslims Americans have been turning to their faith to try to figure out: What does Islam say about the issue?
Native Americans left out of 'deaths of despair' research
During the time that deaths from addiction and suicide among white Americans rose by about 9%, deaths among Native Americans shot up by about 30%, a new study shows.
New York's AG is suing for fraud after some nursing home owners took large profits
After the nursing home where Leann Sample worked was bought by private investors, it started falling apart. Literally. But the owners of the facility were making huge profits.
After more than 20 years, a major arthritis drug is about to face cheaper competition
When a pharmaceutical drug has been on the market a while, it's supposed to go generic and the price is supposed to go down. For blockbuster arthritis drug Humira, that hasn't happened — until now.
COVID's emergency status ends in May. Here's how it will impact funding and policies
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Jen Kates from the Kaiser Family Foundation about what it means that President Biden has declared the COVID public health emergency over for the United States in May.