Health Care
Bob Casey changes stance, says he will support a federal law to preserve abortion rights
The U.S. senator for Pa., who has previously called himself “pro-life,” said he does not support a categorical ban on abortion.
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How period tracking apps and data privacy fit into a post-Roe v. Wade climate
Privacy experts warn that in a world without Roe v. Wade, data from period-tracking apps could potentially be used to penalize anyone seeking an abortion.
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Moralists in the U.S. ignore child-killing conditions while waving the pro-life banner
The fact that high rates of infant and maternal mortality persist in the richest nation on earth mocks the phrase pro-life, writes Linn Washington.
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White House: Serious risk of nationwide abortion ban after McConnell floats the idea
Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said it was possible for lawmakers to pursue codifying the Supreme Court's leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade.
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Doctors Without Borders addresses charges of racism within its ranks
Journalists have compiled instances of favoring international staff over local staff and treating people of color inequitably. A grassroots group of staffers agrees.
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Few eligible families have sought federal payment of COVID funeral expenses
FEMA has funds set aside to reimburse burial costs — even retroactively — to families of COVID victims. But clerical challenges and slow outreach have stymied the process.
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The leaked abortion decision blew up overnight. In 1973, Roe had a longer fuse
The reaction to Roe vs. Wade was immense, but not immediately so. It took months and years for the anti-abortion movement to fully form, to organize and gain political power.
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After leak, religious rift over legal abortion on display
The leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft opinion that could end or limit abortion access for millions has sent shockwaves through diverse faith communities.
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CDC probing 109 liver illnesses in kids, including 5 deaths
U.S. health officials are now looking into more than 100 possible cases of a mysterious and severe liver disease in children, including five deaths.
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Shapiro, only Dem running for Pa. governor, vows to veto abortion restrictions
If elected, Shapiro could be key to maintaining abortion protections in Pennsylvania. Every Republican candidate supports banning or limiting abortions.
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Roe established abortion rights. 20 years later, Casey paved the way for restrictions
"Roe and Casey are the twin pillars of the court's jurisprudence," on abortion, Melissa Murray, a professor of law at New York University, told NPR.
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FDA restricts J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk
In December, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended prioritizing the Moderna and Pfizer shots over J&J’s because of its safety issues.
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Philly Counts knocks on 100,000 doors in 6 months to encourage adult vaccination
The team responsible for community outreach during the 2020 Census has reached a significant milestone since its shift to get Philadelphians vaccinated.
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A shortage of health aides is forcing out those who wish to get care at home
Home health care workers are among the lowest paid, shifting the burden of long-term care to aging and overstressed family members or assisted living centers.
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As U.S. poised to restrict abortion, other nations ease access
In February, Colombia’s Constitutional Court legalized abortion until the 24th week of pregnancy. It was Latin America’s latest shift toward legalization of abortion.
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