FDA could approve MDMA to treat PTSD If approved, MDMA would represent a milestone in the efforts to bring psychedelics into the mainstream.
Can a lobbying push led by veterans help MDMA get approved for PTSD treatment? Advocates are still fighting to get the psychedelic drug approved as a mental health treatment, despite its rejection by the FDA's advisory committee in June. They face an uphill battle. Will Stone
Boar's Head has recalled 7 million pounds of deli meat over listeria risk Seven million pounds of deli meat has been recalled by Boar's Head because of listeria risk. The meat was sold all over the country. Yuki Noguchi
Self-managed abortion with mifepristone doubled after 'Roe' fell, study shows A study looks at the rate of self-managed abortion since Roe v. Wade fell. The study found that the use of mifepristone to self-manage abortion has nearly doubled from 6.6% in 2021 to 11.0% in 2023. Sarah Varney
Bird flu cases among farm workers may be going undetected, a study suggests Dairy workers in Texas show signs of prior, uncounted bird flu infections in a new study. Without better surveillance, researchers warn that health officials could be caught off guard if the virus gets more contagious. Amy Maxmen
30 years later, the evangelical purity movement still impacts sex education In 1994 on the National Mall, thousands of American teens pledged abstinence until marriage. The movement it created has influenced sex education in schools to this day. Magnolia McKay
Boar's Head recalls 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak The new recall includes 71 products made between May 10 and July 29 under the Boar's Head and Old Country brand names, following an earlier recall of 200,000 pounds of sliced deli poultry and meat. The Associated Press
The FDA adds more brands to a new alert for lead-contaminated cinnamon No illnesses have been reported in connection to the alerts. The FDA has recommended that manufacturers voluntarily recall their products. Ayana Archie
New investigation finds UnitedHealth Group using patients for profit UnitedHealth Group, which is the country's largest health insurer, enticed doctors through bonuses and performance reviews to make patients seem as sick as possible.
King County is getting its first walk-in mental health crisis center A new walk-in crisis care center in Kirkland for people experiencing mental health emergencies will start accepting patients in early August. Eilís O'Neill
