Health

Hepatitis C is 'not something you wish on anybody.' Biden has a plan to end it

By Laura Santhanam

There’s no vaccine to prevent hepatitis C infections, which often go undetected for years – experts say the virus’ stealthy nature and inadequate access to testing mean that many more people likely have hepatitis C and don’t even know it.

California to end $54 million Walgreens contract after abortion pill dispute

By Adam Beam, Associated Press

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday withdrew a $54 million contract with Walgreens after the pharmacy giant indicated it would not sell an abortion pill by mail in some conservative-led states.

Minnesota governor signs executive order protecting rights to gender affirming care

By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

Gov. Tim Walz has signed an executive order protecting the rights of LGBTQ people from Minnesota and other states to seek and receive gender affirming health care.

With stained pants, Kenyan Senator Gloria Orwoba fights menstruation taboo

By Evelyne Musambi, Associated Press

Kenyan senator Gloria Orwoba has said that she attended parliament while wearing a white pantsuit stained by her menstrual blood in order to combat the stigma surrounding women's monthly periods.

Louisiana man with the 'golden arm' honored for saving a thousand lives

By Roby Chavez

A New Orleans area man was recently recognized for donating more than 50 gallons of blood over the past 30-plus years. It sets a record for the area and officials estimate his donations may have saved more than 1,000 lives.

5 women sue Texas over abortion ban, say it endangered their lives

By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press

Five women who said they were denied abortions even when pregnancy endangered their lives are suing Texas over its abortion ban.

Why cancer patients leaving prison struggle to get care

By Laura Santhanam

There are a domino effect of delays that prevent formerly incarcerated patients from receiving needed cancer-related care, including screening, treatment and check-ups. Those delays add up.

FDA to recall 2 more eyedrop brands due to contamination risks

By Associated Press

U.S. health officials are alerting consumers about two more recalls of eyedrops due to contamination risks that could lead to vision problems and serious injury.

WeightWatchers to enter prescription drug weight loss business

By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press

WeightWatchers shares soared Tuesday after the company said it was getting into the prescription drug weight loss business with the acquisition of Sequence.

Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Hershey's chocolate bars go vegan

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

The Hershey Co. said Tuesday that Reese's Plant-Based Peanut Butter Cups, which go on sale this month, will be its first vegan chocolates sold nationally.