Category: Washington Post

Arizona coalition launches effort to get abortion rights on the ballot

The new effort represents the latest attempt by abortion rights groups to counteract bans in states across the country, and Arizona advocates say they believe the public is on their side.

How cycling can be a great — and safe — exercise as you get older

Are you just getting back into bicycling? Here is some advice on how to avoid injuries.

Should teens get their wisdom teeth pulled before troubles start?

Experts say teeth should be removed when they cause problems. But they debate whether it’s good medicine to extract them preemptively when such issues don’t exist.

A covid uptick is here. Good luck finding a free test.

The U.S. is experiencing an uptick in covid hospitalizations for the first time since the public health emergency ended in May. But free testing is hard to find.

What new parents need to know about groundbreaking postpartum treatment

Experts say FDA approval of a first-of-its-kind pill to treat postpartum depression is a big step but not a panacea.

Latinos underrepresented among physicians, overrepresented as aides

Underrepresentation is a concern because data suggests diverse medical providers can help reduce health-care disparities among minority populations.

FDA approves first oral drug for postpartum depression

It’s estimated 1 in 7 women suffer from the condition after giving birth.

Second deadly TB outbreak linked to tainted bone grafts

Tuberculosis linked to contaminated bone graft material has killed one person and infected at least four others — the second TB outbreak involving Aziyo Biologics.

Risk of smell loss from covid has plummeted since 2020

The findings mean that losing your sense of smell and taste is no longer a reliable sign that you have a covid infection.

Thousands of Tydemy birth control pills recalled amid FDA efficacy concerns

Lupin Pharmaceutical recalled almost 4,200 boxes of the oral contraceptive, a generic version of Bayer’s Safyral, over concerns including a vitamin C deficit.