In an interview with NBC News, former President Donald Trump — the Republican nominee — indicated he will vote in favor of abortion rights in his home state of Florida, where it’s on the ballot.
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‘I’ll be voting no.’ Trump clarifies his stance on the abortion amendment in Florida
After indicating he would vote in favor of abortion rights in Florida, telling NBC News, “I’m going to be voting that we need more than six weeks,” Trump clarifies on Fox News: “I’ll be voting no.”
From vasectomies to abortion pills, Planned Parenthood sets up mobile clinic near DNC
Just a few miles from the site of the Democratic National Convention, a mobile health clinic opened its doors for patients seeking reproductive health care including vasectomies and abortion pills.
A new Alzheimer’s study suggests where you live can affect the odds of a diagnosis
Researchers found diagnosis rates varied depending on location — with parts of the Great Plains and Southwest seeing fewer dementia cases than predicted.
After health care attacks, tech giants will help small hospitals with cyber defenses
As small and rural hospitals struggle against cyber attacks, a federally brokered deal will allow them to access free and discounted cybersecurity services. Experts say it may not be enough.
When poor Black communities were struggling with COVID, this surgeon stepped in
When the pandemic hit, Dr. Ala Stanford set up shop in parking lots, churches and mosques where she provided tests and vaccines to underserved Philadelphia communities like the one she grew up in.
Inside a medical practice sending abortion pills to states where they’re banned
As the number of abortions nationwide grows, pregnant people in states with restrictions and bans are getting pills from out-of-state providers. Some say these providers are breaking the law.
For this brain surgeon, the operating room is ‘the ultimate in mindful meditation’
Dr. Theodore Schwartz has been treating neurological illnesses for nearly 30 years. He says being a brain surgeon requires steady hands — and a strong bladder. His new book is Gray Matters.
New blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s. Are doctors ready for what’s next?
A new generation of blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. But many doctors don’t yet know how to use them.
The Biden administration is wrapping up negotiations to lower prescription drug prices
The first price negotiations between Medicare and drug companies has been underway since February. What do we know about how it’s going?
