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Planned Parenthood sues Utah over abortion law
The Planned Parenthood Association of Utah is suing the state over a bill passed by the Legislature in 2020 that banned abortion with some exceptions.
EarthTalk - Why are food manufacturers adding potentially carcinogenic potassium bromate to flour?
It may sound strange, but there are still many food manufacturers across the world who choose to enhance the quality and appearance of their baked products by adding the carcinogenic compound known as potassium bromate to their flour.
Should you get a COVID-19 booster shot now or wait until fall? Two immunologists help weigh the options
While COVID-19 vaccines continue to be highly effective at preventing hospitalization and death, it has become clear that the protection offered by the current vaccines wanes over time.
24 states, District of Columbia, have laws, statutes or constitutional provisions protecting abortion
Twenty-four states and the District of Columbia have laws or constitutional provisions protecting abortion, according to reports published by the Center for Reproductive Rights.
Utah Democrats want special session to overturn state abortion law
The Utah Democratic Party is calling on lawmakers to hold a special legislative session to overturn a law that allows an abortion ban.
South Dakota governor, lawmakers call special session to address abortion
South Dakota lawmakers will meet in a special session to discuss abortion in light of a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down a 1973 law that took away a state's right to ban it.
North Dakota attorney general determining the effect of Roe v. Wade ruling on the state
North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley said he's evaluating a U.S. Supreme Court decision that gives states the authority to decide if abortion is legal.
Misinformation will be rampant when it comes to COVID-19 shots for young children
When the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed both the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for all children ages 6 months to 5 years on June 18, 2022, it opened the door for nearly 20 million children to get vaccinated.
Appeals Court grants temporary stay in Juul fight against FDA banning its e-cigarettes
A federal appeals court on Friday granted a request for a temporary stay to vape manufacturer Juul Labs Inc. in its fight against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's ban of its e-cigarettes from being sold in the U.S.