Feds try to head off growing problem of overdoses among expectant mothers
A federal initiative seeking to combat those overdoses is distributing millions of dollars to states...
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Medical exceptions to abortion bans often exclude mental health conditions
An analysis of maternal deaths between 2017 and 2019 found that that pregnant women and...
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Tiny, rural hospitals feel the pinch as Medicare Advantage plans grow
Medicare Advantage insurers are private companies that contract with the federal government to provide Medicare...
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A pioneering gene therapy aims to free patients of blood disease. Is a cure at hand?
After years of blood transfusions, "they think getting cured is totally normal," said Alissa Finlayson.
Just seeing a sick person can trigger your immune system, Chapman professor finds
Turns out that simply observing a sick individual triggers not only that familiar behavioral response...
Abortions in the US rose slightly overall after post-Roe restrictions were put in place, study finds
The changes reflect major shifts after the U.S. Supreme Court in June 2022 handed down...
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Quick genetic test offers hope for sick, undiagnosed kids. But few insurers offer to pay
Many private and public health insurers wonât cover the $4,000-to-$8,000 expense of whole-genome sequencing.
Many women canât access miscarriage drug because itâs also used for abortions
While misoprostol is indicated for a wide range of medical uses, including labor induction and...
White House releasing $3.7B in home heating aid. See if youâre eligible
The Biden administration released a new online tool to help people determine their eligibility for funds.
Patriots and Revs join to help kids kick cancer
Some Patriots and Revolution players joined to help kids with cancer forget about it all...