Aria Bendix

The gene for amylase, which helps break down foods like pasta and potatoes, has a longer evolutionary history than scientists previously thought.

The ad encourages people to vote “yes” on a ballot initiative that would override the state's abortion ban.

Two lawsuits have been filed against the fast-food giant after the CDC announced it was investigating an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders.

The outbreak, likely linked to slivered onions on McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, joins a list of other E. coli incidents from fresh produce, especially precut, prewashed fruits and vegetables.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Jessica Hurley eyed the stack of medical bills in her purse as she held one of her twin babies, blue from lack of oxygen, in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Aria Bendix · 14 min read SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Jessica Hurley eyed the stack of medical bills in her purse as she held one of her twin babies, blue from lack of oxygen, in the neonatal intensive care unit.

Opposing abortion initiatives are on the Nebraska ballot. This week, the health department issued an alert suggesting that recent ads had created "confusion" about the state's abortion restrictions.

The lawsuit, brought by a group of health care workers and advocates, alleges that the law could delay care in life-threatening scenarios.

It's time to fall back again. The clock will strike 1 a.m. twice Sunday morning as daylight saving time once again comes to an end.

Two Texas women died after they faced delays in getting miscarriage care because of the state's abortion ban, ProPublica reported last week.