Nation May 14 U.S. overdose deaths fell by 27% last year — the largest one-year decline ever recorded Annual overdose deaths are still higher than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic, says the CDC, which has been collecting comparable data for 45 years.
Health May 01 Trump’s HHS urges therapy for transgender youth, departing from broader gender-affirming health care This new “best practices” report is in response to an executive order President Donald Trump issued days into his second term that says the federal government must not support gender transitions for anyone under age 19.
Health Apr 15 More people are obtaining abortions but fewer are crossing state lines, study finds A new study has found that fewer people crossed state lines for abortions in 2024 than the previous year. One reason is likely the increase of availability of abortion pills.
Politics Mar 31 WATCH: First Transgender Day of Visibility rally in Washington, DC amid new Trump administration The president's spotlight is giving Monday's Transgender Day of Visibility a different tenor this year.
Nation Feb 11 What to know about state proposals to ban abortion pills and punish women who seek to end pregnancies Lawmakers in some states are pushing measures to crack down on abortion pills or penalize women who obtain abortions.
Politics Feb 01 6 ways Trump’s executive orders are targeting transgender people President Donald Trump has targeted transgender and nonbinary people with a series of executive orders since he returned to office. Here's what to know about Trump's actions and who they affect.
Health Jan 31 New York doctor indicted over online prescription of abortion pill in Louisiana The case appears to be the first instance of criminal charges against a doctor accused of sending abortion pills to another state, at least since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 and opened the door for…
Politics Jan 28 Trump signs order to end federal support for gender transitions for people under 19 Medicaid programs in some states cover gender-affirming care. The new order suggests that practice could end and target hospitals and universities that receive federal money and provide the care. It's likely to be challenged in court.
Politics Dec 13 WATCH: DOJ holds briefing on $650M settlement with McKinsey for its role in opioid epidemic McKinsey & Company consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work to help opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma boost the sales of the highly addictive drug OxyContin, according to court papers filed in…
Health Dec 09 People hit hardest by opioid crisis often don’t get a say in how settlement money is spent Public health advocates say the money should be used in ways proven to save lives, prevent drug use and focus on racial equity and that the decisions should be transparent. But many communities are following regular government spending practices rather…