Health

• Some plants cause more suffering than others for gardeners with pollen allergies

  14-5-2025 Health Washington Times - Health 24

  For many, the return of the spring garden brings with it a sneezy, itchy, foggy-headed feeling that hits the moment a warm breeze stirs up. I'm...

• U.N. agencies warn that Israel's plans for aid distribution will endanger lives in Gaza

  14-5-2025 Health Washington Times - Health 29

  International aid agencies warned Friday that Israeli plans to control aid distribution in Gaza, including a U.S.-backed proposal, will only...

• Planned Parenthood annual report shows record taxpayer funding, abortions

  13-5-2025 Health Washington Times - Health 37

  Planned Parenthood took in nearly $800 million in taxpayer funding as the number of abortions increased and the number of patients remained flat,...

• RFK Jr. takes swim in sewage-tainted waters of Rock Creek

  13-5-2025 Health Washington Times - Health 39

  Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made waves on by taking a dip in Rock Creek, despite bans against swimming in D.C. waters...

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• Georgia becomes second U.S. state to shield maker of Roundup weed killer from some cancer claims

  13-5-2025 Health Washington Times - Health 29

  In a victory for global agrochemical maker Bayer, Georgia has become the second state to shield pesticide manufacturers from some lawsuits claiming...

• Mexico says U.S. suspension of beef imports because of screwworm is unfair

  13-5-2025 Health Washington Times - Health 29

  Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Monday described as "unfair" the decision by the Trump administration to suspend imports of Mexican beef...

• What to know about food poisoning illnesses caused by listeria

  13-5-2025 Health Washington Times - Health 42

  A listeria outbreak linked to ready-to-eat sandwiches and snacks has sickened at least 10 people in the U.S., and a producer is voluntarily...

• Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn't end its blockade

  13-5-2025 Health Washington Times - Health 56

  The Gaza Strip will likely fall into famine if Israel doesn't lift its blockade and stop its military campaign, food security experts said in a...

• Trump announces executive order to slash drug prices up to 80%

  12-5-2025 Health Washington Times - Health 34

  President Trump announced Sunday night that he plans to reduce pharmaceutical drug prices by 30% to 80% by establishing a "Most Favored Nation"...

• Late abortions are rare. The U.S. just lost a clinic that offered the procedure for over 50 years

  11-5-2025 Health Washington Times - Health 36

  To fellow travelers, Hannah Brehm likely looked like she was taking a belated babymoon well into her third trimester.

• FDA chief warns about 'gas station heroin'

  11-5-2025 Health Washington Times - Health 31

  The Food and Drug Administration's commissioner, Marty Makary, sent out a warning Thursday about tianeptine, also called "gas station heroin."

• Trump expected to sign executive order linking Medicare drug costs to foreign prices

  10-5-2025 Health Washington Times - Health 31

  President Trump is expected to make another effort to cut drug prices significantly by binding the government's costs for certain medicines to...