President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11

President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.

Australia mining company apologizes for losing highly radioactive capsule

Australian officials said the lost capsule could cause skin burns and prolonged exposure could cause cancer. They warned that it could have unknowingly become lodged in someone’s car tires.

Burlington County man thanks couple who performed CPR after heart attack
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A local man has a major heart attack and lives to tell his story of survival and gratitude, thanking a couple who performed life-saving CPR, as well as first responders, doctors and nurses in his care.

FDA declines to regulate CBD as foods, supplements; calls on Congress for fix

Despite a massive and growing market, the FDA said there’s not enough evidence about CBD to confirm that it's safe for use in foods or as a dietary supplement.

FDA eases rules for gay men to donate blood

Gay rights groups have long opposed blanket restrictions on who can give blood, saying they discriminate against the LGBTQ community.

Outdoor play could reduce negative impacts from screen time in young children, study finds

Researchers say the findings suggest that outdoor play may mitigate the connection between higher screen time and later suboptimal neurodevelopment, implying the potential for intervention.

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans regularly or occasionally use sleep medication, survey finds

Women were more likely than men to take sleep medication, and use generally increased with age, according to research published by the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics.

Mexico issues alert over social media tranquilizer ‘challenge'

Health authorities in Mexico issued an alert Wednesday over an internet "challenge" in which groups of students at three schools in Mexico have taken tranquilizers vying to see who can stay awake longer.

FDA proposes new limits for lead in processed baby foods

The FDA’s proposed allowable limits of lead in baby foods apply to those packaged in jars, pouches, tubs, and boxes that are intended for babies and children under age 2.