White House bolsters transgender health protections, rolls back Trump admin rule

The Biden administration is bolstering health care protections against discrimination for gay and transgender people, reversing a Trump administration rule that gutted the protections.  In a ... 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

USA Track & Field expands maternity policy

USA Track & Field unveiled a program Thursday that expands an existing maternity support system to give athletes more time to return. Olympic hurdler Christina Clemons was instrumental in pushing for ... Read More

New Nebraska president could be among nation's best-paid university administrators

Dr. Jeff Gold could earn more than $1.3 million in total compensation after he moves into the president's office at Varner Hall beginning July 1. Read More

US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say

A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, according to provisional statistics released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's about 76,000 fewer than the year ... Read More

Columbia's president, no stranger to complex challenges, walks tightrope on student protests

Columbia University president Minouche Shafik is no stranger to navigating complex international issues, having worked at some of the world's most prominent global financial institutions. Read More