TV's Dr. Oz invested in businesses regulated by the agency Trump wants him to run The celebrity doctor recently held investments worth tens of millions of dollars in health care, tech, and food companies which could pose significant conflicts of interest. Darius Tahir
More than 100,000 pounds of ground beef are recalled for possibly having E. coli The Minnesota Department of Agriculture alerted federal authorities about several illnesses in the past week. Ayana Archie
He was stuck in a hospital for 8 months. How states can fail people with disabilities In Georgia and other states, the federal government oversees the treatment of people with mental illness and developmental disabilities, because the states have been unable to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and the subsequent Olmstead ruling. Sam Whitehead
It's a virus you may not have heard of. Here's why scientists are worried about it Case counts for Oropouche virus are still low but rising dramatically. What's going on? And then there's a study that raises the possibility that insect bites aren't the only way the virus can spread. Maria Isabel Barros Guinle
Drugmakers and pharmacists battle over who gets to make obesity drugs The pharmaceutical companies behind Ozempic, Wegovy and other weight-loss meds push to prevent compounding pharmacies from making cheaper copies. They argue they can keep up with demand on their own. Sydney Lupkin
The FDA says it found bacteria and a 'mold-like' substance at a Tom's of Maine plant The agency is requiring Tom's to submit several documents, including assessments and remediation plans for its operations, contamination hazards, testing methods and more. Ayana Archie
Trump picks Dr. Oz to lead Medicare and Medicaid In announcing his pick, Trump said Oz will work closely with RFK, Jr. "to take on the illness industrial complex." Oz, a celebrity physician, ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate in 2022. Diane Webber
Nationwide IV fluid shortage changing how hospitals manage patient hydration Many U.S. hospitals are conserving critical intravenous fluids to cope with a supply shortage caused by Hurricane Helene. They're changing protocols for administering drugs and hydration through IVs. Jackie Fortiér
We've got a lot of ways to go: Thoughts on World Toilet Day On November 19, the United Nations wants toilets to be top of mind — and they don't mean for the Property Brothers on a bathroom reno episode. Here's why toilets get their own international day. Marc Silver
Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including ban on pills to end pregnancy The decision marks another victory for abortion rights advocates after voters in seven states passed measures in support of access. The Associated Press
