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School cell phone bans have hit most states. Not everyone is on board.
Supporters emphasize the toll of smartphones on young people, while others worry bans won’t make a difference or may cause more headaches for teachers.
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Harris campaign ads spotlight ACA’s impact on women as Trump vows to repeal it
A new series of ads on the Affordable Care Act and abortion are the latest sign of Harris leaning into a health care message.
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States with abortion bans saw steep declines in birth control prescriptions after Roe
The declines were particularly steep in Texas, the largest state with a near-total abortion ban in place.
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More than 8,000 Catholic employers can now deny workers time off for an abortion or IVF
The Trump-appointed judge also ruled that thousands of Catholic employers don’t have to use workers’ preferred pronouns.
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Social isolation could be a factor in why more older men are dying from extreme heat
U.S. men, who are less likely to have social networks or ask for help, are proving to be more vulnerable to heat-related deaths than women.
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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.