Most of the Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Tuesday of oral arguments that they should rule in favor of restricting nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone.
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Maryland Democrats defend abortion drug in brief to Supreme Court
The Justice Department on Friday filed a brief with the Supreme Court seeking to block a Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling restricting use of the drug.
Wider access to overdose-reversing drug could ease deadly toll of opioid crisis, experts say
The FDA’s recent over-the-counter approval of naloxone is the latest initiative that Maryland health officials say could help curb the state’s opioid crisis.
Investigations find dangerous levels of PFAs in fast-food restaurant packaging
Alarming levels of PFAS have been found in food packaging at a large number of popular fast-food chains. These dangerous chemicals are often called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down in the environment. They are used to prevent grease and water from soaking through food wrappers and beverage cups.
Maryland schools eagerly await COVID vaccine OK for kids
Pfizer and BioNTech announced Sept. 20 that a smaller dose of their vaccine was safe for 5- to 11-year-olds, and the FDA set a vaccines advisory committee for Oct. 26 in anticipation of a request for the vaccine’s authorization.
FDA readying ban on flavored e-cigarettes amidst health scare
WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has announced plans to ban flavored electronic cigarettes, the culmination of a nationwide crackdown on vaping following a spike in respiratory illnesses connected to e-cigarette use. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said banning…
Home-based eateries: The next big thing in the sharing economy?
BALTIMORE – On a recent Saturday night, Baltimore chef Malik Anderson was fast at work organizing an extravagant eight-course meal in time for the dinner rush. Sporting a freshly etched tattoo of a kitchen knife on his forearm, Anderson had…
Maryland Puts Voluntary Ban on Palcohol
Maryland State Comptroller Peter Franchot and Maryland Alcohol Wholesalers and Distributors have reached an agreement on the voluntary ban of the product Palcohol. Pacohol, powdered alcohol, was approved by the FDA but state leaders say there are too many risks associated with the product.
What Will the Trans Fat Ban Mean for You?
Culinary students and instructor at Anne Arundel Community College stay open-minded about the possible elimination of artificial trans fats.
Baltimore Berger Cookies Could Change or Disappear with Trans Fat Ban
Bakery owner said they would attempt to change the recipe or “go out of business”