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Millions of Americans have long COVID: Will Kamala Harris acknowledge them?
She is part of an administration that many advocates believe turned its back on COVID. Still, some see more hope in a potential Harris presidency.
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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.