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Health Jul 28

How state abortion bans are affecting doctors and how they practice

By Sarah Varney, Rachel Wellford

Arts Jul 27

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Documentary explores why U.S. mothers lack support systems found in other countries

A new documentary explores the realities of motherhood in America, from the high cost of child care to the culture wars over parenting and raising a family. Amna Nawaz spoke with the filmmakers behind "No Country for Mothers" for our…

By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant

Health Jul 23

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End of migrant protections creates elder care staffing challenges

Hundreds of thousands of migrants are facing uncertainty after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Syrian and Haitian nationals. It's raising alarm among leaders in the senior care industry, who…

By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson

Health Jul 09

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Some Medicare beneficiaries eligible for weight loss drug discounts

The number of Americans taking a GLP-1 drug for weight loss is on the rise. A new Gallup poll shows 11% of adults say they are currently using one, a dramatic increase from just two years ago when just 3%…

By William Brangham, Andrew Merlis, Solveig Rennan

Nation Jun 18

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Critics fear new Tennessee law could cut off life-saving care for immigrant children

Major surges of ICE agents have largely faded from public view, but immigration crackdowns are still ongoing in many communities, especially where there is cooperation with state and local authorities. A new law in Tennessee goes further than any other…

By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas

Jun 17

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How a pregnancy complication reshaped an Arkansas woman's view of abortion bans

By Sarah Varney, Rachel Wellford

A majority of Republicans continue to oppose abortion, but there’s been a shift in opinion among other Americans. More Democrats and independents now say abortion should be legal, and there are even conservatives questioning their own views in response to…

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Jun 17

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'The Price of Exclusion' explores lasting impact of racial inequality in medicine

By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

A century ago, Black physicians built hospitals, clinics and medical schools across the South – only to see them dismantled by policy, segregation and an influential report. Investigative journalist Nicole Carr traces that history through her own family and found…

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May 28

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How renaming PCOS to PMOS could improve care for millions of women

By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant

There is a new name and understanding of a health condition affecting many women. Roughly 10% to 13% of women around the world are affected by a hormonal condition formerly known as PCOS. It's now called PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic…

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May 26

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How schools are using AI and VR to train the next generation of nurses

By Ali Rogin, Diane Lincoln Estes

There's real concern about the growing prevalence of the use of artificial intelligence and other technologies in higher education. But some schools have found benefits as well. In the case of nursing programs, more and more are integrating immersive technologies…

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May 18

The condition known as PCOS is now called PMOS. What to know about the name change and treatment

By Laura Ungar, Associated Press

A hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world just got a new name in hopes of improving care.

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