Catholic health systems now control 1 in 7 beds across the country. That means greater limits on reproductive care, from abortion to birth control.
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Pregnancy complications spiked during the pandemic. No one knows exactly why.
How much is the coronavirus to blame?
Too little sleep makes people less generous, report suggests
When participants were well rested, they scored well on a helping behavior test. But after sleep deprivation, 78 percent had less of a desire to help others.
Arizona court halts enforcement of near-total abortion ban
Planned Parenthood Arizona had appealed a lower court’s decision to revive a 19th century abortion ban with no exceptions for rape and incest victims.
Your questions answered about Biden’s marijuana pardon announcement
The mass pardon of people convicted of simple marijuana possession at the federal level could make it easier for thousands to vote, serve on juries, seek jobs.
Your questions answered about Biden’s marijuana pardon announcement
The mass pardon of people convicted of simple marijuana possession at the federal level could make it easier for thousands to vote, serve on juries, seek jobs.
How do U.S. marijuana policies compare globally after Biden’s pardon?
Several governments around the world have liberalized their positions on cannabis over the past decade, and many U.S. states are taking steps to join them.
Few Americans get new covid booster shot ahead of projected winter surge
With only 4 percent of eligible people fully boosted, experts fear thousands of people may die needlessly.
U.S. to redirect travelers from Uganda to five airports for Ebola screening
There are no known cases here and the government believes the risk to the public is low.
Kids are flocking to flavored, disposable e-cigarettes, study finds
More than 2.5 million adolescents use the products, according to new CDC and FDA data.
