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Abortion providers scramble amid 'decimation' of access in US South

Abortion providers scramble amid 'decimation' of access in US South

Providers have had to quickly determine how to comply with the pending laws amid the "decimation of abortion access across the South."

May 25
More than a quarter of Canadians think homelessness, poverty are reasons for assisted suicide

More than a quarter of Canadians think homelessness, poverty are reasons for assisted suicide

Half of respondents said those with disabilities should have access to assisted suicide

May 23
Kids as young as 4 years old can begin to learn medical emergency training: New report

Kids as young as 4 years old can begin to learn medical emergency training: New report

Early training may help encourage bystander intervention in case of health emergencies

May 22
These companion robots can help people with dementia find lost phones, keys

These companion robots can help people with dementia find lost phones, keys

Researchers say they hope the technology could someday be used by anyone who frequently loses things, not just those with dementia.

May 19
Veozah, a new menopause drug for hot flashes, gets FDA approval

Veozah, a new menopause drug for hot flashes, gets FDA approval

More than 80% of women experience hot flashes during menopause, the FDA noted.

May 13
Babies born in Britain using DNA from 3 people

Babies born in Britain using DNA from 3 people

Critics warn that tweaking the genetic code this way could be a slippery slope that eventually leads to designer babies for parents

May 10
FDA weighs over-the-counter birth control pill

FDA weighs over-the-counter birth control pill

If approved, Opill would become the first contraceptive pill to be moved out from behind the pharmacy counter onto store shelves or online.

May 5
Adderall, Ozempic, other drug shortages have no clear resolution and could exist for years, experts say

Adderall, Ozempic, other drug shortages have no clear resolution and could exist for years, experts say

Unexpected manufacturing problems, demand spikes, and tightened ingredient supply lines have all contributed to the shortages, experts say.

May 2
FDA warns against using eye drops with amniotic fluid

FDA warns against using eye drops with amniotic fluid

Manufacturers are marketing eye drops with amniotic fluid -- a liquid that surrounds an unborn baby during pregnancy -- to treat conditions without federal approval, the FDA said.

May 1
Chipotle giving away free food to health care workers – here's how to enter

Chipotle giving away free food to health care workers – here's how to enter

In honor of National Nurses Week in May, Chipotle is giving away 2,000 “Burrito Care Packages," featuring 50 entrée codes. All health care professionals can enter the giveaway.

April 28
Oliver's journey: Organ donation gives 4-year-old the gift of life

Oliver's journey: Organ donation gives 4-year-old the gift of life

After 281 days in the hospital, Oliver finally went home with a new heart.

April 27
Amazon axes 'Halo' fitness program: How to get a refund

Amazon axes 'Halo' fitness program: How to get a refund

Amazon said the Halo devices and app will no longer work after August 1.

April 27
FDA approves first ever pill for fecal transplants

FDA approves first ever pill for fecal transplants

Currently, most fecal transplants are provided by a network of stool banks that have popped up at medical institutions and hospitals across the country.

April 27
FDA approves robotic bassinet to help keep babies sleeping on their backs

FDA approves robotic bassinet to help keep babies sleeping on their backs

About 3,500 infants die each year of sleep-related deaths.

April 8
Pfizer's RSV vaccine 82% effective against severe infection in infants, data shows

Pfizer's RSV vaccine 82% effective against severe infection in infants, data shows

Pfizer’s vaccine candidate is administered to pregnant women, who then pass the protective antibodies to the baby.

April 6
Idaho governor signs first-of-its-kind 'abortion trafficking' bill into law

Idaho governor signs first-of-its-kind 'abortion trafficking' bill into law

Anyone convicted of breaking the law will face two to five years in prison and could also be sued by the minor's parent or guardian.

April 6
Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services

Federal judge ruling makes it so insurers don't have to cover some preventive care services

This includes screenings for cancer, diabetes and mental health

April 3
How soon some DMV residents will begin to lose Medicaid coverage

How soon some DMV residents will begin to lose Medicaid coverage

Medicaid benefits are going away for millions of people, and the process has already started in some states. So, what does this mean for people in the DMV?

April 3
Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.

Damar Hamlin pushes for AED access in Washington, D.C.

The Buffalo Bills player is teaming up with families and legislators to keep kids safe with access to automated external defibrillators (AEDs).

March 29
FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan: Here's what it means

FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan: Here's what it means

The FDA approval sets the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter.

March 29
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