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The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Here’s the state of abortion rights now in the US

The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Here’s the state of abortion rights now in the US

Judges, state lawmakers and voters are deciding the future of abortion in the U.S. two years after the Supreme Court jolted the legal status quo with a ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade . The June 24, 2022, ruling in Dobbs v.
Takeaways from AP's report on access to gene therapies for rare diseases

Takeaways from AP's report on access to gene therapies for rare diseases

The promise of gene therapy looms large for families dealing with rare, genetic disorders. Such treatments offer the possibility of one-time cures. But families and researchers worry such therapies will remain out of reach.
Gene therapy may cure rare diseases. But drugmakers have few incentives, leaving families desperate

Gene therapy may cure rare diseases. But drugmakers have few incentives, leaving families desperate

Robin Alderman faces an agonizing reality: Gene therapy might cure her son Camden’s rare, inherited immune deficiency. But it’s not available to him.
WHO and Eli Lilly caution patients against falling for fake versions of popular weight-loss drugs

WHO and Eli Lilly caution patients against falling for fake versions of popular weight-loss drugs

The World Health Organization and drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. are warning people to be wary of fake versions of popular weight-loss and diabetes medicines.

Bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Delaware fails in Senate

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A bill allowing doctor-assisted suicide in Delaware failed to win approval in the state Senate on Thursday after narrowly clearing the House earlier this year, but it could come back next week.
Head of New Brunswick health network defends big spending on travel nurses

Head of New Brunswick health network defends big spending on travel nurses

FREDERICTON — The head of New Brunswick's francophone Vitalité Health Network launched a spirited defence Thursday of the organization's spending on travel nurse contracts. Dr.
New York moves to limit 'addictive' social media feeds for kids

New York moves to limit 'addictive' social media feeds for kids

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday signed a bill that would allow parents to block their children from getting social media posts suggested by a platform's algorithm, a move to limit feeds critics argue are addictive.

Change Healthcare to start notifying customers who had data exposed in cyberattack

Change Healthcare is starting to notify hospitals, insurers and other customers that they may have had patient information exposed in a massive cyberattack .
Victoria police say fatal dog shooting was justified

Victoria police say fatal dog shooting was justified

VICTORIA — Victoria police say they have full confidence in the decision of an officer to shoot and kill a dog that was chasing him.
North Carolina Senate gives initial approval to legalizing medical marijuana

North Carolina Senate gives initial approval to legalizing medical marijuana

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina got a step closer to legalizing medical marijuana on Thursday when the state Senate gave it its initial approval.
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