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Supreme Court signals it is likely to reject a challenge to abortion pill access

The Biden administration is defending FDA decisions that lifted restrictions on mifepristone, including one that made it available by mail.
Demonstrators rally in support of abortion rights at the U.S. Supreme Court
Demonstrators rally in support of abortion rights at the U.S. Supreme Court

A 'dangerous precedent': Doctors and patient advocates fear restricted access to abortion pill

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday in a case that could limit access to mifepristone.
Three members of the Women's March group protest in support of access to abortion medication
Three members of the Women's March group protest in support of access to abortion medication
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Some nervous travelers are changing their flights to avoid Boeing airplanes

Incidents involving Boeing aircraft have set back passengers who had overcome their fear of flying. "I am not willing to take that risk," one said.
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max-9.
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max-9.

Wyoming governor vetoes abortion restrictions and signs trans medical care ban for minors

While rejecting the abortion bill, Republican Gov. Mark Gordon signed into law a measure that makes Wyoming the latest state to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors.
politics political politician
politics political politician

First over-the-counter birth control pill hits store shelves

Opill is now available at some Walgreens stores, as well as online. CVS and Walmart expect to have it in most stores by early April.
OTC Opill
OTC Opill

Princess Kate is undergoing 'preventative chemotherapy.' What does that mean?

Chemotherapy after surgery is commonly done to prevent cancer cells from growing or returning.
Catherine, Princess of Wales
Catherine, Princess of Wales

Rare disorder causes man to see people's faces as 'demonic'

The condition causes faces to appear distorted. "My first thought was I woke up in a demon world," the patient said.
Computer-generated images of the distortions of a male face (top) and female face (bottom), as perceived by the patient in the study.
Computer-generated images of the distortions of a male face (top) and female face (bottom), as perceived by the patient in the study.

Medicare will cover Wegovy to reduce heart disease risk

The move could expand access to millions of Americans.
Still life of Wegovy with box
Still life of Wegovy with box

In a first, surgeons successfully transplant a pig kidney into a man

The recipient, a 62-year-old man, is recovering from the operation, and doctors said they expect to send him home as soon as this weekend.
animal to human transplant genetically modified organ
animal to human transplant genetically modified organ

A ‘prescription’ for fruit and vegetables could help improve health

A growing number of programs in the U.S. give people batches of produce as a way to combat heart problems and obesity-related disease.
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits and vegetables

New health warning issued about the dangers of water bead toys

The absorbent beads can grow to the size of a marble or golf ball when immersed in water. If swallowed, they can cause gastrointestinal blockages.
Child's sensory box toy with kinetic sand and water beads, Lafayette, California on Jan. 12, 2022.
Child's sensory box toy with kinetic sand and water beads, Lafayette, California on Jan. 12, 2022.

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