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‘Love brings you home’: A 100-year-old family secret and the librarian refusing to bury it
When Erin Moulton learned what really happened to her great-aunt, she couldn't ignore the echoes of today's fights over reproductive rights.
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How SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans could be saved during the shutdown
As Congress remains gridlocked, a federal court ruled Friday that the USDA must release contingency funds — but it is unclear how quickly the SNAP funds will get to recipients.
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A hunger cliff is days away. Women, children and food banks will feel it first.
Food banks are stepping up as millions of Americans prepare to lose government aid provided by SNAP and WIC — but it won’t be enough.
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Cancer killed his parents. He’s facing the same disease alone — and unhoused.
Marcus Ford, like other Black men around the country, lives with a higher risk of dying from cancer. But Medicaid cuts may take away his treatment.
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Why you might be seeing ramen at your neighbor’s door on Halloween
With the threat of SNAP benefits being cut on November 1, a movement has gone viral online to encourage the distribution of shelf-stable goods with candy.
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Texas attorney general sues Tylenol company over autism claims
This lawsuit comes a month after RFK Jr.'s updated guidance discouraging pregnant women from taking acetaminophen, citing it as a possible cause of autism.
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What’s safe? How do we know? The anxiety of pregnancy in America.
The way the government talks about pregnancy has transformed, putting choices about medications, vaccines and care under heightened scrutiny.
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What influencers got wrong about a new study on estrogen and perimenopause
Here’s what you should really know about new research on decreased risk of cancer and stroke for those taking estrogen during perimenopause.
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The birth of the climate doula
In Florida, a new pilot program teaches doulas how to prepare pregnant people for hurricanes, flooding, and extreme heat — addressing a growing climate and maternal health crisis.
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Her refusal to approve a dangerous drug changed medical history
As federal workers face mass layoffs and a government shutdown, Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey's story is a reminder of what public servants can do when they stand their ground.