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ABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago
Public health

ABC News' 'On the Brink' covers harrowing stories of pregnant women in states with abortion bans

Pregnant women in states with restrictive abortion laws face dangerous complications and difficulty accessing essential health care.
Physicians in these states are caught in a legal web and face challenges and fears in providing care while protecting themselves. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Health

The Guardian view on anti-obesity drugs: treating a disease that modernity made | Editorial

Obesity is not solely due to personal character, but also influenced by modern factors like sedentary work and processed foods.
Weight-loss drugs like Wegovy are expensive, raising questions about access and healthcare priorities. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
5 months ago
Science

People with Sickle Cell Deserve More Respect from Health Care Providers

The recent approval of gene-editing treatments for sickle cell disease provides hope for relief from pain and reduced lifespan.
Access to these high-tech treatments remains uncertain and marginalized communities must continue to be supported in their healthcare. [ more ]
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