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Four States Ask F.D.A. to Lift Special Restrictions on Abortion Pill

The states consider it a move to force the F.D.A. to review and acknowledge extensive research showing the pill’s safety.

By Pam Belluck

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Kennedy Says ‘Charlatans’ Are No Reason to Block Unproven Stem Cell Treatments

The U.S. health secretary said people should have access to experimental therapies including unregulated stem cells. But some methods have resulted in blindness, tumors and other injuries.

By Christina Jewett

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F.D.A. Warns of High Risk of Illness or Death in Update of Tomato Recall

The recall of tomatoes distributed in three southern states was upgraded to the most severe warning the agency issues.

By Aishvarya Kavi

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How the Baby Formula Brand Bobbie Got Caught in the RFK Jr. Backlash

Laura Modi’s company, Bobbie, is rooted in science and uses organic ingredients. Some of her fans aren’t happy that she’s willing to work with the Trump administration.

By Alisha Haridasani Gupta