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fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago
OMG science

Rare diseases often go undiagnosed or untreated in parts of Africa. A project seeks to change that

The article illustrates the impact of rare diseases on families, highlighting the emotional toll and challenges faced in accessing timely medical care.
#reproductive-rights
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump's federal health website scrubs 'abortion' search results

The new Trump administration is significantly altering access to abortion information on federal websites.
Healthcare
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

There's a Surprising New Tool to Challenge State Abortion Bans

Wyoming's abortion case could redefine reproductive rights through a state constitutional lens.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Mother forced to send stillborn son to England from Northern Ireland for post-mortem

Northern Ireland lacks specialist pediatric pathologists, forcing families into painful separations after the loss of a child.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Trump's federal health website scrubs 'abortion' search results

The new Trump administration is significantly altering access to abortion information on federal websites.
Healthcare
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

There's a Surprising New Tool to Challenge State Abortion Bans

Wyoming's abortion case could redefine reproductive rights through a state constitutional lens.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Mother forced to send stillborn son to England from Northern Ireland for post-mortem

Northern Ireland lacks specialist pediatric pathologists, forcing families into painful separations after the loss of a child.
more#reproductive-rights
fromAustin Monitor
1 month ago
Healthcare

Central Health opens long-awaited Del Valle Health Center - Austin Monitor

The Del Valle Health Center in Travis County aims to improve health care access for low-income residents.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Federal Judge Shields More Transgender Inmates From Trump Order

Judge rules to protect transgender women in federal prisons from being transferred to male units under Trump’s executive order.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Better mental health care around pregnancy exists I've seen it. Why aren't all women getting it? | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Improved perinatal mental health support is crucial as suicide is the leading cause of maternal death in the UK after childbirth.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Texas judge says states can revive challenge to abortion pill access nationwide

Three states can continue efforts to restrict access to the abortion drug mifepristone following a Texas judge's ruling.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
3 months ago
East Bay (California)

In brief: U.S. Rep. DeSaulnier introduces Mental Health Matters Act

Rep. Mark DeSaulnier introduces the Mental Health Matters Act to improve access to mental health care for children, families, and workers amidst a national crisis.
Medicine
fromtime.com
4 months ago

Most Americans Blame Insurance Profits and Denials Alongside Killer in UHC CEO Death, Poll Finds

Many Americans attribute responsibility for the killing of UHC's CEO to both the shooter and the health insurance industry's practices.
fromWashington Post
6 months ago
US news

A young teen gives birth. Idaho's parental consent law snags her care.

Parental permission is now mandatory for nearly all minors' health care in Idaho, impacting timely treatment for young patients.
Women
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

Many Women Can Get Around Abortion Bans. Not Some of Us.

The experience of women in solitary confinement is both physically and emotionally taxing, leaving long-lasting impacts even after release.
fromwww.ocregister.com
7 months ago
Medicine

States are making it easier for physician assistants to work across state lines

The PA Licensure Compact allows physician assistants to practice across state lines, addressing labor shortages in healthcare.
fromKqed
8 months ago
Medicine

San Francisco Overdose Deaths Fall to Lowest Level Since Pre-Pandemic | KQED

Methadone's overregulation hinders treatment access, necessitating a shift towards more flexible policies for effective addiction management.
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