Mar 22 What we know so far about Princess Kate’s cancer diagnosis By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press In a video announcement Friday, she revealed that she was undergoing chemotherapy but didn't give further details of her treatment. Continue reading
Mar 22 Allergy season has arrived. Experts offered these tips so you can thrive By Devi Shastri, Associated Press More than 80 million Americans deal with itchy eyes, runny nose and other symptoms of seasonal allergies, according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Continue reading
Mar 21 Doctors perform 1st transplant of of genetically modified pig kidney to human patient By Mike Stobbe, Associated Press Doctors in Boston say they have transplanted a pig kidney into a 62-year-old patient. Massachusetts General Hospital said Thursday it’s the first time a genetically modified pig kidney has been transplanted into a living person. Continue reading
Mar 19 Contraceptives will be available without a prescription in New York following a statewide order By Maysoon Khan, Associated Press/Report for America The order signed Tuesday is part of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's mission to bolster reproductive rights at a time when its restricted in other parts of the country. Continue reading
Mar 19 WATCH: Arizona lawmaker says she plans to have an abortion after learning her pregnancy isn’t viable By Associated Press Burch says she doesn't think people have to "justify their abortions," but she's talking about her decision because she wants lawmakers to have meaningful conversations about how their work impacts people. Continue reading
Mar 18 New study finds no brain injuries among ‘Havana syndrome’ patients By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press An array of advanced tests found no brain injuries or degeneration among U.S. diplomats who suffer mysterious health problems once dubbed "Havana syndrome."… Continue reading
Mar 18 EPA announces comprehensive ban on asbestos By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The carcinogen is still used in some chlorine bleach, brake pads and other products. It kills thousands of Americans every year. Continue reading
Mar 18 WATCH: Biden hosts Women’s History Month event for advancing the study of women’s health By Colleen Long, Associated Press During a reception at the White House on Monday, he also chided Republicans for having “no clue about the power of women” and said they were “about to find out” come November’s election. Continue reading
Mar 17 Watch 7:13 Investigation finds policies at Catholic-run hospitals restrict reproductive health care By John Yang, Andrew Corkery According to KFF Health News, more than half a million babies are delivered each year in Catholic-run hospitals across the United States. In most cases, there are no complications, but during an emergency, patients can find themselves caught between accepted… Continue watching
Mar 15 Judge mulls third contempt case against Arizona for failing to improve prison health care By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press Judge Roslyn Silver says Arizona's system for providing medical and mental health care for the nearly 25,000 people in its state-run prisons remains "fundamentally lacking" and prisoners are at risk. Continue reading