Controversial military reproductive health care travel policy was used just 12 times in 7 months
The Pentagon says a controversial policy that allows service members to be reimbursed for travel if they or a family member have to go out of state for reproductive health care โ including abortions โ was only used 12 times from June to December of last year.
5 takeaways from the abortion pill case before the U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. Supreme Court justices on Tuesday did not appear ready to limit Americansโ access to the abortion pill mifepristone, in a case that could have sweeping implications for how the federal government approves scores of medications.
Supreme Court seems likely to preserve access to the abortion medication mifepristone
The Supreme Court seems likely to preserve access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year, in the courtโs first abortion case since conservative justices overturned Roe v. Wade two years ago.
Local cancer expert explains 'preventative chemo' after Princess Kate announces diagnosis
After Kate Middleton announced her cancer diagnosis many were curious about what type of cancer the Princess of Wales has. However, Kensington Palace made it clear it would not share a specific diagnosis.
Supreme Court again confronts the issue of abortion, this time over access to widely used medication
The Supreme Court is considering a new abortion case affecting women across the U.S. Abortion opponents want the high court in arguments Tuesday to ratify a ruling from a conservative federal appeals court that would limit access to a medication called mifepristone, which was used in nearly two-thirds of abortions last year.
Psychologist shares tips on discussing a cancer diagnosis with children after Princess Kateโs announcement
Following Princess Kateโs announcement saying she had been diagnosed with cancer and is in the early stages of treatment, a local psychologist is sharing how parents can share a diagnosis like this with their children.
What to do when your kids want what others have
If you're the parent of a tween or teen, you've probably been asked at some point to buy them whatever is popular at school, like the latest name brand tumbler, skincare, or smartphone. But, what if the item is too pricey or you donโt think they need it?
On the rise: Nearly 300,000 cases of breast cancer diagnosed in 2023
A study by researchers at Brigham and Womenโs Hospital reveals a disturbing uptick in breast cancer rates, affecting women and, in some cases, men. Each year 30 percent of all newly diagnosed cancers in women are breast cancer. And in 2023, almost 300 thousand cases of breast cancer were diagnosed.
Nearly 8 in 10 AAPI adults in the US think abortion should be legal, an AP-NORC poll finds
A new poll shows that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in the United States are highly supportive of legal abortion, even in situations where the pregnant person wants an abortion for any reason.
Washington Gov. Inslee signs fentanyl bill sending money to disproportionately affected tribes
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a multimillion-dollar measure to send state money to tribes and Indigenous people in the state who die from opioid overdoses at disproportionately high rates in Washington.
Living to 100 and loving it! How to live a long, healthy life
About 2.7 percent of the US population is 100 years old or older. And itโs not all in their genes! Research shows your genetic makeup only accounts for about 20 percent of your longevity. So, what can you do to live a long, healthy life.
Arizona lawmaker says she announced plans to get an abortion to underscore out-of-touch laws
A pregnant Arizona lawmaker who revealed in a speech in the state Senate that she's planning to get an abortion says she wanted to share with the public the practical effects of abortion restrictions passed over the years.
Arizona legislation to better regulate rehab programs targeted by Medicaid scams is moving forward
A Navajo state senator in Arizona says she's hoping for final approval of her bill to tighten regulations for rehab facilities amid widespread fraud that has bilked hundreds of millions in Medicaid dollars.
Judge mulls third contempt case against Arizona for failing to improve prison health care
A federal judge presiding over a lawsuit challenging the quality of health care in Arizonaโs prisons is considering whether to launch a third contempt-of-court proceeding against the state for failing to improve prisoner care.
College swimmers, volleyball players sue NCAA over transgender policies
Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines was among more than a dozen college athletes who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, accusing it of violating their Title IX rights by allowing transgender woman Lia Thomas to compete at the national championships in 2022.
Iowa Republican shelves bill to criminalize death of an "unborn person" because of IVF concerns
A bill that would have criminalized the death of an โunborn personโ has been shelved in Iowa after a Senate Republican joined Democrats in voicing concerns about the potential impact for in vitro fertilization after an Alabama court found frozen embryos can be considered children.
EPA tightens limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment, citing cancer risk
The Environmental Protection Agency is imposing stricter limits on a chemical used to sterilize medical equipment after finding a higher-than-expected cancer risk at facilities that use ethylene oxide to clean billions of devices including catheters and syringes.