President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to study how to expand access to in vitro fertilization and make it more affordable.
Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for ‘radical transparency’ from government
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Texas measles cases are up, and New Mexico now has an outbreak. Here’s what you need to know
The measles outbreak in rural West Texas has grown to 58 cases as of Tuesday, and eight people in neighboring eastern New Mexico also have been diagnosed with measles.
Baxter plant damaged by Hurricane Helene returns to regular production levels
Baxter International plant damaged by Hurricane Helene back up to full production levels.
Republicans consider cuts and work requirements for Medicaid, jeopardizing care for millions
Republicans are weighing billions of dollars in cuts to Medicaid, threatening health care coverage for some of the 80 million U.S. adults and children enrolled in the safety net program.
Pope will remain hospitalized as doctors treat a complex respiratory tract infection, Vatican says
Pope Francis’ respiratory infection is presenting a “complex clinical picture” that will require further hospitalization, the Vatican said Monday, as concerns grew about the increasingly frail health of the 88-year-old pontiff.
IUN students get a chance to provide free dental services for kids
A partnership with the American Dental Association to celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month, Give Kids a Smile provides local children ages 5 through 12 who don’t have dental insurance a comprehensive dental cleaning complete with x-rays, cleaning and fluoride treatments, IU Northwest Clinical Care Coordinator Dana Darman said. It’s a national event, with dental schools all around the country helping, and it’s free-of-charge for the patients, she said.
Trump administration cuts reach FDA employees in food safety, medical devices and tobacco products
The Trump administration’s effort to slash the size of the federal workforce reached the Food and Drug Administration this weekend, as recently hired employees who review the safety of food ingredients, medical devices and other products were fired.
Lake County reports highest rate of flu-like cases in Indiana, cases rising nationally
Lake County has the highest mortality rate this flu season with 10 deaths reported, according to the Indiana Department of Health.
Red dye No. 3 has been banned, but what about other artificial food dyes?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration banned the dye known as Red 3 from the nation’s food supply in January, setting deadlines for stripping the brightly hued additive from candies and cough syrup, baked goods and frozen treats.
Donald Trump calls for withholding federal money from schools and colleges that require COVID vaccines
Schools, colleges and states that require students to be immunized against COVID-19 may be at risk of losing federal money under a White House order signed Friday by President Donald Trump.