Health

Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Here's why misinformation about the vaccine persists today

By Laura Santhanam

Disrupted by the COVID pandemic and misinformation, measles vaccination among schoolchildren has declined dangerously, data show, resulting in a growing number of outbreaks.

How Louisiana cancer patients navigate the 'hidden' costs of participating in clinical trials

By Roby Chavez

Each year, more than 25,000 Louisianans receive a new cancer diagnosis. But many patients don’t have access to new trials and therapies near their home.

Planned Parenthood asks Wisconsin Supreme Court to find 1849 abortion law unconstitutional

By Todd Richmond, Associated Press

The organization filed a petition Thursday asking the high court to find the law unconstitutional without letting any lower courts rule first. Liberals hold a 4-3 majority on the Supreme Court, and one justice has repeatedly declared her support for…

A 2nd Alabama IVF provider pauses parts of its program after court ruling on frozen embryos

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

Alabama Fertility Services said in a statement Thursday that has "made the impossibly difficult decision to hold new IVF treatments due to the legal risk to our clinic and our embryologists.

Alabama lawmakers advance legislation to define man and woman based on reproductive anatomy

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

Supporters say it gives necessary guidance to the courts in interpreting existing laws. Opponents say it would further erode the rights of transgender people in Alabama.

New study sheds light on ripple effects of overdose deaths

By Laura Santhanam

Since 2000, 1.1 million people have fatally overdosed in the United States, and a new study helps quantify the profound depth of suffering.

Alabama hospital puts pause on IVF in wake of ruling saying frozen embryos are children

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

The University of Alabama Birmingham said in a statement Wednesday that its UAB Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility has paused the treatments "as it evaluates the Alabama Supreme Court's decision."…

Jill Biden announces $100 million for 'life-changing' research and development into women's health

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The first lady says women don't know enough about their health because the research has been underfunded, but says the new White House initiative aims to change that.

Beyond Meat hopes healthier burger ingredients will boost falling U.S. sales

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

The El Segundo, California-based company said Wednesday its new Beyond Burger patties and Beyond Beef grounds cut saturated fat by 60 percent by switching from canola and coconut oils to avocado oil.

Alabama Supreme Court rules frozen embryos can be considered 'children' under state law

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

Justices issued the ruling Friday in a pair of wrongful death cases brought by couples who had frozen embryos destroyed in an accident at a fertility clinic.