South Carolina blocking both out-of-state and online SNAP purchases
State officials are cracking down on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program fraud.
Moderna Starts Large Bird Flu Study Despite Earlier HHS Funding Loss MedNews
WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026 A new effort to prepare for future bird flu outbreaks is moving forward, despite a major funding setback.The American pharmaceutical a
Increased calls to 988 hotline associated with a drop in suicides among young people, study finds
After the U.S. launched 988, a new shortened phone number for the national suicide and crisis hotline, suicide deaths among adolescents and young adults dropped 11% compared to projected rates, according to
RFK Jr. Won’t Commit to CDC Nominee’s Vaccine Decisions MedNews
WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026 During a tense congressional hearing Tuesday, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declined to say whether he would follow vaccine r
Pentagon Drops Flu Vaccine Requirement For U.S. Military MedNews
WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026 Flu shots will no longer be required for every U.S. service member.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that troops can no
AbbVie to establish NC production base with $1.4B investment, creating 730-plus jobs
Like with many other pharma giants, AbbVie’s manufacturing expansion will see the company put down roots in North Carolina.
Moderna continues bird flu vax study, but limits work in the U.S.
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ADHD in women: Breaking the stereotypes
Why does it take longer for women to receive an ADHD diagnosis, and should our understanding of ADHD change? Prof. Davida Hartman, autism and ADHD specialist, joins In Conversation to answer these
Samsung Biologics posts massive revenue growth as labor union rally sets strike in motion
As Samsung Biologics presented a massive quarterly revenue growth, 2,200 people rallied ahead of a planned labor union strike.
Bullying, Politics Harm Mental Health Of Gender-Diverse Teens MedNews
WEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026 Gender-diverse teenagers who are bullied are more likely to suffer escalating psychological distress than other teens, particularly if