Mississippi lawmakers send bill that criminalizes abortion-inducing medication to governor

Mississippi lawmakers send bill that criminalizes abortion-inducing medication to governor

People who distribute, or intend to distribute, abortion-inducing medication in Mississippi could face a criminal charge and up to 10 years in prison if convicted, under a bill lawmakers are sending to Republican Gov. Tate Reeves. Experts say criminalization could lock up desperate Mississippians and scare doctors away from prescribing these medications in clinical settings…

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EPA flags microplastics, pharmaceuticals as contaminants in drinking water : NPR

The EPA is flagging microplastics and pharmaceuticals as potentially concerning contaminants in drinking water, along with other chemicals and microbes. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Responding to public health concerns about microplastics and pharmaceuticals in the nation’s drinking water, the Trump administration for the first time has placed them on…

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Nurse's Faux Pas; Elmo Celebrates Doctors' Day; MD April Fools' Posts

Nurse’s Faux Pas; Elmo Celebrates Doctors’ Day; MD April Fools’ Posts

The following contains links to social media websites including Bluesky, X, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn. “Bye, love you!” Pediatric nurse @nurse.alexrn reflected on a common but cringey faux pas he’s made at work. There’s busy, and then there’s emergency department-level busy. Nurse @scrubhacks spoofed an emergency physician trying to give an ICU report. Happy…

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Sam’s Club Recalls Member’s Mark Children’s Pajama Sets Due to Burn Hazard; Violates Mandatory Flammability Standards for Children’s Sleepwear

Sam’s Club Recalls Member’s Mark Children’s Pajama Sets Due to Burn Hazard; Violates Mandatory Flammability Standards for Children’s Sleepwear

Name of Product: Member’s Mark Children’s Valentine SS Notch Collar Pajama Sets Hazard: The recalled pajama sets violate the mandatory standards for flammability of children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. Recall Date: April 02, 2026 Recall Details Description: This recall involves Member’s Mark-branded Valentine SS Notch Collar children’s pajama sets.  The…

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