Meta’s Threads blocks searches for COVID, vaccine

Meta’s Threads social media platform is blocking searches for COVID-19 or any pandemic-related inquiries. Source: washingtontimes.com

California lawmakers OK bills banning certain chemicals in foods and drinks

California lawmakers are working through hundreds of bills before the legislative session ends on Thursday. Source:…

Cyclist Nathan van Hooydonck hospitalized after car accident

Cyclist Nathan van Hooydonck was hospitalized Tuesday after he became unwell while driving his car and…

Families ask full appellate court to reconsider Alabama transgender care ban

Alabama families with transgender children asked a full appellate court Monday to review a decision that…

Vaccine skeptics dominate South Carolina pandemic preparation meeting as COVID-19 cases rise

A meeting Tuesday of South Carolina lawmakers considering how to best counter future pandemics was dominated…

Child poverty in the U.S. jumped and income declined in 2022 as coronavirus pandemic benefits ended

Child poverty in the United States more than doubled and median household income declined last year…

Prescription opioid shipments declined sharply even as fatal overdoses increased, new data shows

The number of prescription opioid pills shipped in the U.S. in the second half of the…

CDC advisers recommend updated COVID-19 booster shots for all Americans

Advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday recommended updated COVID-19 boosters for…

CDC: Infant death rate rose in 2021 after 5-year decline

The rate of infants dying before their first birthday rose slightly in the second year of…

FDA panel says ingredient in popular oral decongestants is not effective

The main ingredient in popular oral decongestants doesn’t seem to work, advisers to the Food and…

American researcher doing well after rescue from a deep Turkish cave, calling it a ‘crazy adventure’

An American researcher was “doing well” at a Turkish hospital, officials said Tuesday, after rescuers pulled…

Popular nasal decongestant doesn’t actually relieve congestion, FDA experts say

The leading decongestant used by millions of Americans looking for relief from a stuffy nose is…

Increase in abortion casts doubts on effectiveness of states’ restrictions

New figures show that the number of abortions increased during the first six months of 2023,…

Americans aren’t worried about COVID-19 despite case spike: Poll

Americans are less concerned about COVID-19 than at any point in the pandemic, according to a…

Damar Hamlin won’t play in Bills’ opener against the Jets

Damar Hamlin was listed among Buffalo’s inactives, so he will not play in a regular-season game…

American researcher rescued from deep Turkish cave after more than a week

Rescuers pulled an American researcher out of a Turkish cave on Monday, more than a week…

What to know about a major rescue underway to bring a U.S. researcher out of a deep Turkish cave

A major rescue operation is underway in Turkey’s Taurus Mountains to bring out an American researcher…

Saints’ Demario Davis credits God in viral clip with healing 4-year-old daughter’s epileptic attack

New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis ducked a curtain call after his team’s 16-15 win over…

Challengers seek rewrite of Missouri abortion-rights ballot measures, calling them misleading

Abortion advocates asked a judge on Monday to rewrite what they call misleading descriptions of several…

Helton teams up with organization to eliminate $10 million in medical bills for Colorado residents

Retired Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton is teaming up with the organization RIP Medical Debt…