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The Senate filibuster is a hurdle to any national abortion bill. Democrats are campaigning on it

Many Democrats campaigning for the Senate this year say they support suspending the filibuster rule to pass nationwide abortion protections

By The Associated Press

Posted 7:42AM on Sunday, May 19, 2024

What happened in the UK's infected blood scandal? Inquiry report will be revealed on Monday

Ohio voters approved reproductive rights. Will the state's near-ban on abortion stand?

Water, water everywhere ... most is now safe to drink in an English village after parasite outbreak

For decades, states have taken foster children's federal benefits. That's starting to change

Fall trial set for pharmacist in 11 Michigan meningitis deaths after plea deal talks fizzle

Tick season has arrived. Protect yourself with these tips

Health and Wellness

English fishing village told to boil water after a parasite outbreak sickens over 45 people

Watchdog: EPA's lead pipe fix sent about $3 billion to states based on unverified data

Justice Department formally moves to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug in historic shift

Pro-cannabis advocates in Thailand rally ahead of the government's plan to recriminalize the plant

Women's health

Survey finds 8,000 women a month got abortion pills despite their states' bans or restrictions

A new survey says medical providers were prescribing abortion pills to about 8,000 women a month in states with abortion bans or bans on telehealth abortions by the end of 2023

By The Associated Press

Posted 9:00AM on Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Maternal deaths have fallen to pre-pandemic levels, new US data says

Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates at younger ages, panel says

Ashley Judd speaks out on the right of women to control their bodies and be free from male violence

Biden blames Trump for Florida's 6-week abortion ban, says women nationwide face health crisis

More than 200 women and several men accuse doctor in lawsuit of sexual abuse, unnecessary exams

2 women who say abortion restrictions put them in medical peril feel compelled to campaign for Biden

Gaza and Haiti are on the brink of famine, experts say. Here's what that means.

Gaza and Haiti are on the brink of famine, experts say. Here's what that means

Arizona lawmaker says she announced plans to get an abortion to underscore out-of-touch laws

Men's health

OJ Simpson has been cremated, estate attorney in Las Vegas says. No public memorial is planned

OJ Simpson was chilling with a beer on a couch before Easter, lawyer says. 2 weeks later he was dead

With 'functional' beverages, brands rush to quench a thirst for drinks that do more than taste good

Tennessee lawmakers send bill to ban first-cousin marriages to governor

10 things to remember about O.J. Simpson

Some cancer patients can find it hard to tell family and friends

Senior health

Can you afford to take care of your children and parents? Biden revives effort to lower costs

Residents, Community Officials Celebrate Aya Tower in East Point following $24 Million Redevelopment

Health and Medicine

South Korean court rejects effort to block plan that would boost medical school admissions

A South Korean court has ruled in favor of the government’s contentious plan to drastically boost medical school admissions

By The Associated Press

Posted 4:43AM on Thursday, May 16, 2024

Hawaii study shows almost 75% of Maui wildfire survey participants have respiratory issues

New Kansas abortion clinic will open to help meet demand from restrictive neighboring states

Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts say it's too soon to celebrate

Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious