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Health plan floated by JD Vance could weaken protections for pregnant people
Vance revealed more details about the “concepts of a plan,” which include weakening the Affordable Care Act’s protections for preexisting conditions.
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Would you trust AI to scan your genitals for STIs?
The 19th spoke with sexual health educators and computer science researchers about how to assess claims made by AI-powered apps.
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Appellate court allows Florida to enforce gender-affirming care ban
Florida can enforce its law banning gender-affirming care for minors and restrictions on adults pending appeal of a federal court ruling that the ban is unconstitutional.
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Blue and red states were putting period products in schools — then came the anti-trans backlash
For years, bills that put tampons and pads in school bathrooms were gaining traction across states. But the rise of anti-trans legislation has made a health issue political.
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Abortion providers are bracing for 'havoc' under a possible Trump-Vance administration
A Republican presidency could stop doctors from prescribing abortion pills online and make it illegal to send them through the mail.
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Political parties are divided on abortion rights. American women aren’t.
A new survey from KFF, a health policy research nonprofit, finds that bans are widely unpopular, and most women support national abortion protections.
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Two women say Texas hospitals wouldn’t treat their ectopic pregnancies. Each lost a fallopian tube as a result.
The women filed complaints against the hospitals, citing federal law that says hospitals must provide abortions in medical emergencies.
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This athlete's favorite part of the Olympics? Free health care.
Pap smear? Check. Dentist appointment? Check. Bronze medal? Check.
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IUD insertion is painful. For the first time, the CDC issued guidance for physicians.
Federal health officials are urging doctors to counsel patients about pain management before the procedure.
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States have increased anti-abortion center funding by nearly $500M since Roe was overturned
The centers, which are not regulated as health facilities, offer services like free ultrasounds or diapers, and typically attempt to discourage people from terminating their pregnancies.