IMPACT: Abused children die as authorities fail to protect
By HOLBROOK MOHR and GARANCE BURKE At least 786 children died of abuse or neglect in the U.S. in a six-year span in plain view of child protection authorities —…
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
MERCK TO PAY $3.85B FOR HEPATITIS C DRUG DEVELOPER
By LINDA A. JOHNSON FILE – This Thursday, Feb. 28, 2013 file photo shows a patch with the Merck logo on a scientist’s lab coat in West Point, Pa. Merck…
FDA TAKES STEPS TO PHASE OUT ANTIBIOTICS IN MEAT
By MARY CLARE JALONICK FILE – This April 11, 2012 file photo shows turkeys raised without the use of antibiotics at David Martin’s farm, in Lebanon, Pa. Citing a potential…
Trans fat doesn’t stir much ‘nanny state’ debate
By CONNIE CASS FILE – This May 31, 2012 file photo shows a display of various size soft drink cups next to stacks of sugar cubes at a news conference…
FDA to ban artery-clogging trans fats
By MARY CLARE JALONICK FILE – In this Jan. 18, 2012, file photo, Alexes Garcia makes cinnamon rolls for student’s lunch in the kitchen at Kepner Middle School in Denver.…
FED JUDGE: TEXAS ABORTION LIMITS UNCONSTITUTIONAL
By CHRIS TOMLINSON File – In this July 9, 2013 file photo, opponents and supporters of an abortion bill hold signs near a news conference outside the Texas Capitol, in…