USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars, salt for the first time

Changes are coming to meals offered in public schools. Here’s what to know about the first-ever such rules for the program that serves millions of children across the U.S. Read More

Pentagon set to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine once Biden signs bill

U.S. officials say the Pentagon is poised to send $1 billion in new military aid to Ukraine now that the Senate has approved long-awaited legislation to fund the weapons Kyiv ... Read More

Study presents strategy to stamp out illicit market for cannabis amid wave of policy shifts in North America

It's been five years since Canada stepped into the forefront of cannabis legalization, setting a significant precedent in the realm of drug policy. With Canada and 24 US states now embracing ... Read More

Senate overwhelmingly passes aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan with big bipartisan vote

The Senate has passed $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the legislation to President Joe Biden after months of delays and debate over how involved ... Read More

Counterfeit Botox injections sicken 22 across 11 states, US health officials warn

Counterfeit Botox injections can cause botulism, a deadly disease that starts with double or blurred vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing and difficulty breathing. Read More

Oregon health leaders prepare for future Medicaid changes to improve care

Oregon’s health care system is at a crossroads as it faces a series of challenges and lofty goals. The state has a behavioral health crisis that is exacerbated by a lack of qualified providers to ... Read More

Chef José Andrés: Aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes represented the 'best of humanity'

They risked everything "to feed people they did not know and will never meet," the charity founder told mourners Thursday. Read More

Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law

Conservative Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday that state abortion bans enacted after the overturning of Roe v. Wade violate federal health care law, though some also questioned ... Read More

Scientists say USDA is sharing too little data too slowly on H5N1 flu

When the US Department of Agriculture announced late Sunday that it had publicly posted new data from its investigation into a bird flu outbreak in cattle, scientists eagerly ... Read More

Packers take Arizona offensive tackle Jordan Morgan with 25th overall pick in NFL draft

The Green Bay Packers addressed a position of need and departed from their usual strategy of targeting defensive players in the first round by selecting Arizona offensive tackle Jordan Morgan ... Read More

Power denies role in Penske scandal; Newgarden silent

Will Power says he was unaware of any manipulations to Team Penske's push-to-power system until after last weekend's IndyCar race at Long Beach and never illegally used the mechanism. Read More

Rao: VCU Health wants to end $56 million payment to Richmond

VCU President Michael Rao met with the Richmond Times-Dispatch editorial board Wednesday for a wide-ranging discussion that included a potential racial literacy requirement, student safety and the fut ... Read More