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Orders for Morning-After Pills and Abortion Pills Rise After Trump's Election

Post-election, there is a notable surge in demand for emergency contraception as concerns grow about reproductive health access. Women's proactive measures reflect wider anxiety.
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Florida amendment to expand abortion access fails. A six-week ban remains

The ballot proposal for abortion rights in Florida has failed, maintaining strict six-week restrictions.

Women suing over Idaho abortion ban say they felt like "medical refugees"

Women are challenging Idaho's strict abortion laws to clarify exceptions for serious pregnancy complications, not seeking to overturn the ban itself.

Judge Strikes Down Georgia Abortion Ban After 2 Women Die Unable to Access Care

Georgia women can legally obtain abortions after a judge overturned the state's ban, highlighting the critical nature of abortion as a component of health care.

Opinion | It Was Only a Matter of Time Before Abortion Bans Killed Someone

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has led to life-threatening situations for women unable to access timely abortion care.

Florida amendment to expand abortion access fails. A six-week ban remains

The ballot proposal for abortion rights in Florida has failed, maintaining strict six-week restrictions.

Women suing over Idaho abortion ban say they felt like "medical refugees"

Women are challenging Idaho's strict abortion laws to clarify exceptions for serious pregnancy complications, not seeking to overturn the ban itself.

Judge Strikes Down Georgia Abortion Ban After 2 Women Die Unable to Access Care

Georgia women can legally obtain abortions after a judge overturned the state's ban, highlighting the critical nature of abortion as a component of health care.

Opinion | It Was Only a Matter of Time Before Abortion Bans Killed Someone

The overturning of Roe v. Wade has led to life-threatening situations for women unable to access timely abortion care.
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Why do inmates have access to gender-affirming care? Those Trump ads you keep seeing debunked

Republicans have invested heavily in anti-transgender ads, misrepresenting Kamala Harris's support for transgender rights and health care as extreme.

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.

Behind the Curtain: How Harris would govern with a Republican Congress

Harris' administration will struggle to implement large-scale climate policies due to GOP resistance.

Woman who waited five years for scoliosis surgery as a child now can't have hip operation as it's 'too late'

Delayed medical treatment significantly worsened Ivy's health outcomes, highlighting systemic issues in pediatric scoliosis care.

Walz: Harris doesn't support key benefits for undocumented immigrants

Walz indicated Harris opposes programs for undocumented immigrants, showing a shift from her previous progressive positions.
Harris's past stance was supportive of benefits for undocumented immigrants, raising questions about her current position during the campaign.

California has some of the best cities for women, new study shows. Where are they?

California hosts five of the ten best U.S. cities for women, emphasizing job security, health care, and safety.
Columbia, Maryland offers the best environment for women's success, according to WalletHub.

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.

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.

For people with opioid addiction, Medicaid overhaul comes with risks

Many Americans, including Stephanie, are losing Medicaid coverage after the pandemic, risking their medication access and health stability.

Patients suffer when Indian Health Service doesn't pay for outside care

The Indian Health Service struggles with chronic underfunding, resulting in Native Americans often going without necessary medical care due to denied funding requests.

Israel agrees to brief pause in Gaza for polio vaccinations, U.S. official says

Polio vaccination campaign in Gaza is underway despite ongoing conflict, highlighting urgent public health needs amidst humanitarian challenges.

Reproductive Rights Are Taking Center Stage at the DNC

Reproductive rights are a central theme at the DNC, aimed at mobilizing voters ahead of elections.

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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