Detroit non-profit Mothering Justice fights for paid medical leave

Detroit non-profit Mothering Justice fights for paid medical leave

Detroit non-profit Mothering Justice works to empower mothers and families, particularly those of color, who are already up against the system. This includes getting mothers paid leave when they have children.

Detroit non-profit Mothering Justice works to empower mothers and families, particularly those of color, who are already up against the system. This includes getting mothers paid leave when they have children.

Proposed Massachusetts bill would reduce inmate sentences if they donate organs

Proposed Massachusetts bill would reduce inmate sentences if they donate organs

If passed, eligible individuals who are behind bars in Massachusetts could receive 60 days to one year off of their sentences in exchange for donating organs or bone marrow.

If passed, eligible individuals who are behind bars in Massachusetts could receive 60 days to one year off of their sentences in exchange for donating organs or bone marrow.

Company recalling blood pressure pills because of potential impurity presence

Company recalling blood pressure pills because of potential impurity presence

The potential presence of a nitrosamine impurity has prompted Lupin Pharmaceuticals to issue a recall of some blood pressure medication, per an announcement.

The potential presence of a nitrosamine impurity has prompted Lupin Pharmaceuticals to issue a recall of some blood pressure medication, per an announcement.

2 men headed to trial in Michigan fungal meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people

2 men headed to trial in Michigan fungal meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people

Two men will stand trial in connection with a 2012 fungal meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people across the United States, including 11 people who received tainted injections at a Livingston County clinic.

Two men will stand trial in connection with a 2012 fungal meningitis outbreak that killed 64 people across the United States, including 11 people who received tainted injections at a Livingston County clinic.

US home births in 2021 rose to highest level in decades, CDC report says

US home births in 2021 rose to highest level in decades, CDC report says

Among almost 4 million U.S. births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home — an increase of about 12% from the previous year, the CDC said.

Among almost 4 million U.S. births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home — an increase of about 12% from the previous year, the CDC said.

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine will cost $110-$130 per dose

Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.

Pfizer said the commercial pricing for adult COVID-19 vaccine doses could start in early 2023, depending on when the U.S. government phases out its program of buying the shots.

Cheaper, over-the-counter hearing aids now available in US stores

Cheaper, over-the-counter hearing aids now available in US stores

Several U.S. retailers are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at a cheaper cost compared to prescription devices, officials say. Here’s where to buy them.

Several U.S. retailers are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at a cheaper cost compared to prescription devices, officials say. Here’s where to buy them.

FDA confirms widespread shortage of Adderall in the US

FDA confirms widespread shortage of Adderall in the US

The largest U.S. manufacturer Adderall, a prescription drug used primarily to treat ADHD, has been experiencing “ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays,” the FDA said.

The largest U.S. manufacturer Adderall, a prescription drug used primarily to treat ADHD, has been experiencing “ongoing intermittent manufacturing delays,” the FDA said.

Study: Consuming too much artificial sweeteners increases risk of stroke, heart disease

Study: Consuming too much artificial sweeteners increases risk of stroke, heart disease

Sugar has come under fire from the medical community after studies linked it to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and acne. As a result, more and more people are turning to alternative sweeteners.

Sugar has come under fire from the medical community after studies linked it to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes, cancer, heart disease and acne. As a result, more and more people are turning to alternative sweeteners.

CDC says universal masking no longer recommended inside some hospitals, nursing homes

CDC says universal masking no longer recommended inside some hospitals, nursing homes

The CDC has eased its universal masking recommendations for some health care facilities — unless they’re located in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.

The CDC has eased its universal masking recommendations for some health care facilities — unless they’re located in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.

FDA OKs Daxxify, an anti-wrinkle injection and Botox competitor

FDA OKs Daxxify, an anti-wrinkle injection and Botox competitor

Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.

Studies showed the Daxxify drug can temporarily improve moderate to severe frown lines in adults for a median duration of about six months, according to the company.