Why regulators want to ban a key ingredient in kratom, a popular herbal supplement
John Yang: For centuries, people in Southeast Asia have used the leaves of kratom trees as a home remedy to soothe nerves and ease pain. Recently, its popularity has exploded…
Social media is ‘addictive by design’ – should you ban your child from using screens?
There’s no escaping screens – they’re a permanent part of our lives. What’s also becoming more clear by the day, though, is how harmful they can be to a young…
The FDA Might Ban Fluoride Supplements. Dentists Are Upset
The Brief July 24, 2025 Updates on European leadership, U.S. grocery prices, and more Skip backward 15 seconds Length: Long Speed: 1.0x Skip forward 15 seconds Dr. James H. Bekker…
FDA moves to ban fluoride supplements for kids, removing a key tool for dentists : Shots
Dentists sometimes prescribe fluoride supplements to kids in areas that lack water fluoridation. FDA is taking action to remove such treatments from the market. Karl Tapales/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption…
Treasury Agrees to Interim Ban on DOGE Accessing Financial Data
The Treasury agreed on Wednesday night not to share millions of Americans’ sensitive data with DOGE. The agreement was approved Thursday by a DC judge, and now strictly limits data…
New Jersey considers ban on sales of diet pills to minors
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! New Jersey is considering a ban on sales…