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Biden Menthol Cigarette Ban Delayed Amid Political Pushback

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The delay, which was posted Wednesday, now says officials plan to finalize rules to put the ban in place in March

White House Looks to Curb Big Pharma’s Sky-High Drug Prices

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If a drug is too expensive, the Biden administration will use federal law to grant patent licenses to rival pharma companies

CDC: Admission Rate to ICU 1.8 Per 1,000 Live Births for Mothers

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Lower rates seen for White non-Hispanic mothers, mothers younger than 25 years; higher rates seen for higher-order births

2020 to 2021 Saw Nonsignificant Decline in Perinatal Mortality Rate

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Late fetal mortality rate was essentially unchanged, while early neonatal mortality rate decreased 4 percent

Many Patients of Color Expect and Prepare for Unfair Health Care

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In a recent survey, 55 percent of Black respondents said they believe they must be careful about their appearance to get fair treatment in doctors' offices

Eli Lilly Says Its New Weight-Loss Drug, Zepbound, Is Now Available

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Tirzepatide, the active ingredient in Zepbound, had already been approved by the FDA as a treatment for type 2 diabetes

Amid Salmonella Outbreak, Consumers Should Avoid Unknown Brands of Cantaloupe

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Eighteen more illnesses have been reported since Nov. 24, and the list of stores that sold recalled products has grown

EPA Proposes Removing 100 Percent of Lead Pipes From U.S. Water System

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Utility companies expected to cover most of the cost, but there is $15 billion available in the 2021 infrastructure law to help

CDC: 2021 to 2022 Saw Increase in U.S. Life Expectancy

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Increase in life expectancy seen for males and females and for American Indian and Alaska Native, Hispanic, Black, Asian, White populations

Prevalence of COVID-19 Variant BA.2.86 Rising in the United States

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Preliminary data on the variant suggest it does not trigger more severe illness than previous variants