Apr 14 Kansas governor vetoes bill on live deliveries during abortion By Associated Press Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed a bill that could have penalized doctors accused of not providing enough care to infants delivered alive during certain kinds of abortion procedures. Continue reading
Apr 14 Watch 4:54 Why the U.S. designated the animal tranquilizer xylazine an 'emerging threat' By Ali Rogin, Dorothy Hastings Concerns are growing about overdoses linked with an animal tranquilizer mixed with opioids. The Biden administration declared the combination of xylazine and fentanyl an emerging threat. It’s the first time any drug has been given that designation. Ali Rogin discussed… Continue watching
Apr 14 Supreme Court asked to preserve abortion pill access rules By Mark Sherman, Jessica Gresko, Associated Press A drug manufacturer is asking the Supreme Court to preserve access to its abortion pill free from restrictions imposed by lower court rulings, while a legal fight continues. Continue reading
Apr 14 DeSantis signs bill banning abortion in Florida after 6 weeks of pregnancy By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed into law a bill approved by the Republican-dominated Florida Legislature to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. Continue reading
Apr 13 Gender-affirming care ban in Nebraska advances to final vote after closed door promise By Margery A. Beck, Associated Press Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh, who has been among the most vocal in opposing the bill, sobbed on the mic. "I am sorry," she cried, addressing parents of transgender children. "I'm sorry there's nothing more I can do in my power. You… Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 5:35 How abortion providers are navigating the swiftly-changing legal landscape By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas The White House will ask the Supreme Court to intervene in the legal battle surrounding the abortion medication mifepristone. A federal appeals court ruled in favor of continuing access to the drug, but also limited its distribution through the mail… Continue watching
Apr 13 Black women face greater risk of death and trauma due to childbirth. This reporter explored why By Laura Santhanam, Nicole Ellis, Casey Kuhn In a yearlong investigation, Capital B national health reporter Margo Snipe examined how disinvestment in health care systems that served predominantly Black communities led to maternal health care deserts and worsened outcomes. Continue reading
Apr 13 Cases of HMPV spike in early spring. Here's what to know about this common virus By John V. Williams, The Conversation Similar to the patterns seen with COVID-19, flu and RSV, HMPV is making a comeback after years of being repressed by people wearing masks and social distancing. Continue reading
Apr 13 Court maintains abortion pill access but tightens restrictions By Paul J. Weber, Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The decision late Wednesday temporarily narrowed a ruling by a lower court judge in Texas that had completely blocked the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the nation’s most commonly used method of abortion. Continue reading
Apr 12 Watch 6:50 White House asks appeals court to overturn ruling suspending abortion pill access By Amna Nawaz The recent dueling court rulings on the use of mifepristone ignited a new debate over women's health. The Biden administration has asked an appeals court to overturn the controversial Texas ruling to suspend the FDA's approval of the abortion pill. Continue watching