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In Mostly Symbolic Gesture, Democrats Introduce Bill To Stop Rollback Of Contraception Mandate
“President Trump wants to make birth control about ideology, but let’s be clear: for women and their families in the 21st century, birth control is about being healthy and financially secure,” said Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.).
Officials Warn People Of Toxins Left Behind In Debris From Wildfires
California’s EPA says ash may contain substances that can cause cancer and people with asthma, the elderly, children and pregnant women should use extra caution.
Researchers Take Step Closer To Capturing Benefits Of Weight Loss Surgery In A Pill
Scientists have pinpointed and improved on a protein that when taken by mice helped them lose roughly 20 percent of their body weight.
Federal Judge Rules Undocumented Pregnant Girl Can Get An Abortion
Judge Tanya Chutkan ordered the government to move “promptly and without delay.” The administration is appealing the ruling.
Thomas Aquinas College Declares Victory On Birth Control Following Settlement With HHS
The schools was one of 74 plaintiffs suing over the Affordable Care Act’s contraception mandate.
Despite Death Toll Climbing In Hep A Outbreak, Official Sees Reason To Hope It May Be Slowing
Dr. Wilma Wooten, the county’s public health officer, said that last week 10 new cases were reported, which is significantly less than the number of new cases coming in every week just a few months ago.
Fires Shine Light On Health System’s Vulnerabilities
“It’s going to happen again. There’s going to be another fire, there’s going to be another earthquake, there’s going to be another flood and … we absolutely have to get better at this,” said Chad Krilich, chief medical officer for St. Joseph Health in Sonoma County.
Drug Czar Nominee Withdraws Following Reports That He Helped Undermine DEA’s Power On Opioids
President Donald Trump says in a tweet that Rep. Tom Marino (R-Pa.) withdrew his name from contention to be the next drug czar after a Washington Post and “60 Minutes” report revealed deep ties to the drug industry.
Talking About Guns Can Be Politically Murky Ground For Doctors, But Experts Say It’s Necessary
And many doctors already think they should be addressing the topic with patients.
How Industry-Friendly Lawmakers Undermined DEA’s Power At Height Of Opioid Crisis
Members of Congress pushed through a law to weaken aggressive DEA enforcement efforts against drug distribution companies that were supplying corrupt doctors and pharmacists who peddled narcotics to the black market. The Washington Post and “60 Minutes” investigate.
