The Biden administration also called for as much as $31.4 billion in new funds to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
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The race to contain monkeypox
The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global health emergency over the weekend — leading to debate within the White House over whether the United States should do the same as case numbers continue to climb.
The U.S. rate of C-section births continues to climb
There has been a small but steady increase in the number of Caesarean-section births for much of the past 25 years.
Biden moves to reinstate health protections for LGBTQ Americans
The proposal would also cover pregnant women seeking health care services, including abortion.
D.C. shifts monkeypox vaccine policy to focus on first dose
Other jurisdictions already have shifted to prioritize first doses, including New York and San Francisco, as well as the United Kingdom and Canada.
Biden administration weighs declaring monkeypox a health emergency
It also plans to name a national monkeypox coordinator.
The right foods to eat before and after exercising
For more energy and better muscle recovery, follow these easy tips.
People with disabilities weigh medication, pregnancy in post-Roe world
After the Supreme Court struck down abortion protections, people with disabilities consider pregnancy risks while taking medications that could harm a fetus.
How ‘ghosting’ is linked to mental health
Just know that help is out there — even after a ghosting, you’re not alone.
Rare medical book collection tracks tangled history of women’s health
Featuring 93 books on women’s health, the collection showcases how early physicians thought about female anatomy, reproduction, pregnancy and childbirth.
