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Women doctors are getting paid millions less than men, a new study suggests
The study models how big the physician pay gap grows over a 40-year medical career. If anything, the figure likely underestimates the scale of the gap.
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What you need to know about the Supreme Court case that could overturn Roe v. Wade
The future of abortion rights are up in the air as the court will hear arguments Wednesday in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Here’s how to listen and background on the case.
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Biden signs first bill in 'Momnibus' package, putting $15 million behind maternity care for veterans
The ‘Momnibus’ package is made of 12 bills to protect Black moms and birthing parents, largely wrapped into the Build Back Better plan.
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‘We don’t have other options’: Children’s hospital disbands gender-affirming care program
A resource for trans youth health care known as GENECIS had drawn families from across Texas and surrounding states.
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Some LGBTQ+ people worry that the COVID-19 vaccine will affect HIV medication. It won’t.
Most LGBTQ+ adults are vaccinated, but the concerns are coming from a particularly vulnerable minority. There is no evidence the two treatments interact negatively, experts say.
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Why these public health experts (and moms) are getting their kids the COVID vaccine
The Pfizer vaccine, recently authorized for kids 5 to 11, works “better than most vaccines,” one said. But the majority of American parents have indicated some skepticism about the vaccine.
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More than a painful period: Endometriosis caucus relaunch aims to boost funding and education
Rep. Nikema Williams said her own experience with pain and doubt from doctors inspired her to restart the group: ‘So many people are still suffering without even knowing what they have.’
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White House announces $785 million of pandemic relief funds will support communities of color
A task force pushes for more representation in health care, better data collection and community-led solutions to combat inequitable health outcomes.
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COVID-19 vaccine rollout for children ages 5 to 11 comes with familiar obstacles
White House officials hope to assure hesitant parents and head off misinformation while making sure marginalized communities have access to doses early on.
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The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Texas' abortion law. Here's what you need to know.
The unusual structure of Senate Bill 8 means that Monday’s arguments will not actually address the constitutional right to an abortion.