Washington Times - Health
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The Air Force is expanding a review of cancers for service members who worked with nuclear missiles
The Air Force is expanding its study of whether service members who worked with nuclear missiles have had unusually high rates of cancer after a...
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Students around the world suffered huge learning setbacks during the pandemic, study finds
Students around the world suffered historic setbacks in reading and math during the COVID-19 pandemic, with declines in test scores so widespread...
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Republicans accuse Biden of seeking to shift funds from pro-life centers to Planned Parenthood
Congressional Republicans urged the Biden administration to withdraw a proposed rule that would pull Temporary Assistance for Needy Families...
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WATCH: Supreme Court wrestles with OxyContin maker's bankruptcy deal
The Supreme Court on Monday wrestled with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler...
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France's parliament considers a ban on single-use e-cigarettes
The French parliament is considering a ban on single-use, disposable electronic cigarettes that are popular with teenagers for their sweet flavors...
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White House monitoring outbreaks in China but sees nothing out of the ordinary
The White House says it is monitoring the surge in respiratory illness in China but there is no indication of a link between people seeking care in...
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70-year-old woman gives birth to twins after fertility treatment
A 70-year-old woman in Uganda has given birth to twins after receiving fertility treatment, making her one of the world's oldest new mothers.
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OxyContin maker bankruptcy deal goes before the Supreme Court on Monday, with billions at stake
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments over a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler...
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Purdue Pharma bankruptcy in limbo as Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments
Only one victim's mother is siding with the federal government in rejecting a $6 billion bankruptcy settlement that would shield the family who...
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Pope Francis says he's doing better but again skips his window appearance facing St. Peter's Square
For a second Sunday, an ailing Pope Francis skipped his popular window appearance to the public in St. Peter's Square, but in televised remarks...
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Flu is on the rise while RSV infections may be peaking, U.S. health officials say
Flu is picking up steam while RSV lung infections that can hit kids and older people hard may be peaking, U.S. health officials said Friday.
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Agriculture officials confirm 25th case of cattle anthrax in North Dakota this year
A new case of cattle anthrax has been confirmed in southwest North Dakota's Grant County, bringing the number of cases in the state to 25 this...