Health Care
Destruction everywhere, help scarce after Afghanistan quake
Villagers see destruction everywhere and help in short supply days after an earthquake devastated a remote region of southeast Afghanistan and killed at least 1,150 people.
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Abortion foes, supporters map next moves after Roe reversal
Emotional protests and prayer vigils are turning to resolve as several states enact bans and both supporters and foes of abortion rights map out their next moves.
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Pfizer says tweaked COVID-19 shots boost omicron protection
Saturday's announcement comes just days before regulators debate whether to offer Americans updated booster shots this fall.
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Hundreds of abortion access supporters gathered at Philadelphia City Hall to stand up for reproductive freedom, and human rights more broadly.
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Philly abortion-rights advocates expect panic, threats, and increased demand following Roe decision
While Pennsylvania isn’t at immediate risk of abortion rights restrictions, advocates say this week’s SCOTUS decision will lead to more barriers and fear over abortion care.
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You can still get an abortion in Pa., and these are Philadelphia’s verified providers
Gov. Wolf has vowed to keep it legal, but that could change after the November election.
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Here’s where abortions will likely be banned or strictly limited post Roe
With the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion bans in many states will kick in. Here are the states with laws with abortion bans and restrictions.
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Biden calls abortion ruling ‘a sad day’ for country
President Joe Biden spoke from the White House about the Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
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What the Roe v. Wade overturn means for abortion rights in Pa., N.J., and Del.
Here is the outlook for abortion access in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware after the SCOTUS ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade.
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CDC panel recommends U.S. seniors get souped-up flu vaccines
U.S. officials currently say that all Americans 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine every season.
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‘Heightened alert’: Abortion providers brace for ruling
In her first week on the job at a Philadelphia abortion clinic, Amanda Kifferly was taught how to search for bombs.
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‘Aware in Care’: Parkinson’s Foundation recruiting volunteers to educate hospital staff
Annie Brooks says it’s not uncommon for health care professionals to have misconceptions about Parkinson’s disease. The “Aware in Care” campaign aims to change that.
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U.S. opens COVID vaccine to little kids, shots begin next week
U.S. health officials have opened COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots.
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FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers
U.S. regulators have authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers. That paves the way for vaccinations for children under 5 to begin next week.
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For Black expecting mothers, Black doulas and midwives offer expertise and protection
A Black woman in West Virginia is becoming a certified nurse midwife to support Black pregnant patients and their babies.
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