Cattle are getting sick with H5N1, and one person got sick in Texas. How bad could this be for dairy farms? Could it spread among people? Here’s what scientists are learning.
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Florida’s abortion fight is headed to voters after court allows for a 6-week ban
Florida is at the center of the fight over abortion. As the state faces new restrictions and a November ballot question on abortion rights, Democrats see potential where they haven’t in years.
As Michigan legalizes surrogacy, here’s how families found ways around the ban
Michigan was the last state to criminally ban using a paid surrogate to have a child. Now that will change under a law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday.
As Michigan legalizes surrogacy, here’s how families found ways around the ban
Michigan was the last state to criminally ban using a paid surrogate to have a child. Now that will change under a law signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Monday.
ACA health insurance plans are being switched without enrollees’ OK
Rogue insurance agents access consumer information on the Affordable Care Act federal marketplace and make the changes. Policyholders can lose their doctors and end up owing back taxes.
In Pennsylvania, she wants to hand out new syringes to save lives. But is it legal?
As billions from opioid settlements pour into states, Pennsylvania’s efforts against addiction could be hamstrung because clean syringes could be considered illegal drug paraphernalia.
Want to stop needle phobia in adults? Make shots less painful for kids
According to the CDC, about one in four adults has a fear of needles. Many of those people say the phobia started when they were kids. For some people, the fear of needles is strong enough that they avoid getting important treatments, vaccines or tests…
For patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence — and fun
Sometimes health care means being able to go out and watch a wrestling match, according to Dr. Clarissa Kripke. She’s pioneering a new kind of care for people with disabilities.
What’s at stake if SCOTUS rules against mifepristone
A case before the Supreme Court this week on medication abortion could affect not just reproductive health nationwide, but also oversight of the drug industry and the authority of federal agencies.
What’s at stake in the Supreme Court mifepristone case
The case could affect not just abortion access but oversight of the drug industry and the authority of federal agencies. The court hears arguments Tuesday.
