Health

Tennessee Republicans introduce Texas-styled abortion bill

By Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press

The proposal not only would prohibit doctors from performing abortions before most people know they're pregnant but would also allow citizens to file civil lawsuits against anyone who helps someone else get the procedure.

Pfizer asks U.S. to approve a 4th COVID vaccine dose for seniors

By Zeke Miller, Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press

If the government approves the request, made by the company Tuesday, a key question would be how soon seniors would be advised to roll up their sleeves, given that cases currently are dropping.

Americans describe the momentous mental health toll of the pandemic

By Courtney Norris

Two years into the pandemic, concerns about COVID-19's impact on mental health continue to grow. We spoke to people across the country about their particular struggles and the work being done to help others suffering during the pandemic. And Dr.

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WATCH: Senate Health committee approves pandemic preparedness bill for congressional vote

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

A Senate committee approved a bipartisan blueprint to overhaul the nation’s public health system, applying the lessons of COVID-19 to future outbreaks through a new chain of command, a stronger medical supply chain and clearer crisis communications.

Arizona's privatized prison health care has been failing for years. A new court case could change that

By Justin Stabley

In 2015, an Arizona trial revealed countless stories of medical neglect within the state's prison facilities. But six years later, with no significant signs of improvement, a judge has reopened the case and is expected to make a decision this…

For kids with COVID-19, everyday life can be a struggle

By Colleen Long, Associated Press

More than 12.7 million children in the U.S. alone have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began.

Obama tests positive for COVID-19, says he's 'feeling fine'

By Associated Press

Obama encouraged more Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, despite the declining infection rate in the U.S.

Texas judge blocks investigations of transgender youth's parents

By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press

District Judge Amy Clark Meachum issued a temporary injunction Friday preventing the state from enforcing Republican Gov. Greg Abbott's directive that compels the Department of Family and Protective Services to investigate.

Lawsuit against Texas abortion ban 'effectively over'

By Paul J. Weber, Jamie Stengle, Associated Press

Texas abortion providers say their best hope of stopping the nation's most restrictive abortion law is all but over. It comes after the Texas Supreme Court on Friday ended what little path forward clinics had under a federal lawsuit to…