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Trump Sets Up Abortion Obstacles, Barring Clinic Referrals
The Trump administration on Friday set up new obstacles for women seeking abortions, barring taxpayer-funded family planning clinics from making abortion referrals. The new policy is certain to be challenged in court.
Haunting 'Roma' Scene Shines Rare Spotlight on Stillbirths
Of all the little moments of joy and strife that fill the top-nominated Oscar film "Roma," the most gut-wrenching takes place in a Mexico City hospital room, where a doctor coolly tells a frightened young woman, "Your baby was born dead."
3 Myths About Transition-Related Care for Trans People
Insurance carve-outs for transition-related care are illegal. But that hasn't stopped some from continuing to deny transgender people the care they need. Here's the truth about transition-related healthcare.
Genes Linked to Blindness Could Lead to New Therapies
Inherited diseases of the eye account for at least 2 million cases of blindness worldwide. A few hundred genes that cause eye disease have been identified, but in many cases the cause is unknown because not all eye disease genes have been identified.
8 Ways Digital Dentistry is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience
Dentistry is undergoing a revolution as digital dentistry moves from concept to reality.
The High Cost Of Sex: Insurers Often Don't Pay For Drugs To Treat Problems
For some older people, the joy of sex may be tempered by financial concerns: Can they afford the medications they need to improve their experience between the sheets?
2020 Hopeful Warren to Unveil Universal Child Care Plan
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is planning to unveil a universal child care plan that would guarantee American families access to child care.
Discharged, Dismissed: ERs Often Miss Chance To Set Overdose Survivors On 'Better Path'
A means to divert addicted patients into treatment remains elusive, creating a missed opportunity in the health system.
Researchers Find Clues That Depression May Speed Brain Aging
Memory and thinking skills naturally slow with age but now scientists are peeking inside living brains to tell if depression might worsen that decline — and finding some worrisome clues.
Modern Life's Most Common Stressors
Phone batteries dying, sticking to plans, and slow WiFi — these are just some of the modern causes of stress plaguing Americans today, according to new research.
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