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FDA weighs oversight changes after formula, Juul troubles

FDA weighs oversight changes after formula, Juul troubles

WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the Food and Drug Administration has asked for a review of the agency's food and tobacco programs following months of criticism over their handling of the baby formula shortage and e-cigarette reviews.
After judge's order, W.Va.'s abortion clinic resuming care

After judge's order, W.Va.'s abortion clinic resuming care

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's only abortion clinic pressed forward Tuesday with scheduling abortions, even as the state's attorney general went to the Supreme Court to try to stop it.
CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID shot for adults

CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID shot for adults

U.S. adults who haven’t gotten any COVID-19 shots yet should consider a new option from Novavax -- a more traditional kind of vaccine, health officials said Tuesday.
US health insurers raise rates to match increase in usage

US health insurers raise rates to match increase in usage

SACRAMENTO, California (AP) — After putting off routine health care for much of the pandemic, Americans are now returning to doctors' offices in big numbers — a trend that's starting to show up in higher insurance rates across the country.
Mississippi clinic ends challenge of near-ban on abortion

Mississippi clinic ends challenge of near-ban on abortion

JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — The Mississippi abortion clinic that was at the center of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v.
Schumer: Dems will push ahead on pared down economic measure

Schumer: Dems will push ahead on pared down economic measure

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats will push ahead on restraining pharmaceutical prices and extending health insurance subsidies for millions of Americans, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer affirmed Tuesday, backing President Joe Biden’s call for his par
Quebec City residents asked to avoid five swamped ERs amid staff shortages

Quebec City residents asked to avoid five swamped ERs amid staff shortages

Quebec City residents were asked Tuesday to avoid unnecessary trips to five emergency rooms struggling with staff shortages and overcrowding.
Illinois governor tests positive for COVID-19; symptoms mild

Illinois governor tests positive for COVID-19; symptoms mild

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office announced Tuesday that the Illinois governor has tested positive for COVID-19.
Albertans over 18 can soon start booking fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot

Albertans over 18 can soon start booking fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot

EDMONTON — Albertans over the age of 18 will soon be able to book their fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
N.L. Opposition says premier should learn from Nova Scotia on Ukrainian doctors

N.L. Opposition says premier should learn from Nova Scotia on Ukrainian doctors

ST. JOHN'S, N.L.
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