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Challenge to Louisiana law that lists abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances can proceed

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Challenge to Louisiana law that lists abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances can proceed

South Africa says Trump’s aid cuts stripped more than 8,000 health workers from its HIV program

South Africa says Trump’s aid cuts stripped more than 8,000 health workers from its HIV program

Workers are saying ‘no’ to toxic environments. Here’s how to set limits or know it’s time to leave

Workers are saying ‘no’ to toxic environments. Here’s how to set limits or know it’s time to leave

What new data tells us about homelessness in the DC region

What new data tells us about homelessness in the DC region

Divisions emerge among House Republicans over how much to cut taxes and Medicaid in Trump’s bill

Divisions emerge among House Republicans over how much to cut taxes and Medicaid in Trump’s bill

Missouri lawmakers approve referendum to repeal abortion-rights amendment

Missouri lawmakers approve referendum to repeal abortion-rights amendment

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California governor outlines $12 billion deficit and freeze on immigrant health program access

California governor outlines $12 billion deficit and freeze on immigrant health program access

Lawmakers question Kennedy on staffing cuts, funding freezes and policy changes at health department

Lawmakers question Kennedy on staffing cuts, funding freezes and policy changes at health department

South Carolina Supreme Court decides heartbeat definition allows six-week abortion ban

South Carolina Supreme Court decides heartbeat definition allows six-week abortion ban

Treating hearing loss could reduce the risk of dementia, study finds

Treating hearing loss could reduce the risk of dementia, study finds

Trump surgeon general pick praised unproven psychedelic therapy, said mushrooms helped her find love

Trump surgeon general pick praised unproven psychedelic therapy, said mushrooms helped her find love

US overdose deaths fell 27% last year, the largest one-year decline ever seen

US overdose deaths fell 27% last year, the largest one-year decline ever seen

FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove ingestible fluoride products used to protect kids’ teeth

FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove ingestible fluoride products used to protect kids’ teeth

Judge overturns Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period before an abortion

Judge overturns Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period before an abortion

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs bill to tap unused ACA insurance funds for abortion grant program

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signs bill to tap unused ACA insurance funds for abortion grant program

Facing lawsuit, USDA says it will restore climate change-related webpages

Facing lawsuit, USDA says it will restore climate change-related webpages

Prince George’s County residents call for more mental health resources for children

Prince George’s County residents call for more mental health resources for children

UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down as company lowers, then withdraws financial outlook for 2025

UnitedHealth Group CEO steps down as company lowers, then withdraws financial outlook for 2025

Trump’s $4.9 trillion tax plan targets Medicaid to offset costs

Trump’s $4.9 trillion tax plan targets Medicaid to offset costs

Maryland officials, advocates fear impact of expected Medicaid cuts in House bill

Maryland officials, advocates fear impact of expected Medicaid cuts in House bill

What to know about California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s move to ban encampments

What to know about California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s move to ban encampments

UN agencies warn that Israel’s plans for aid distribution will endanger lives in Gaza

UN agencies warn that Israel’s plans for aid distribution will endanger lives in Gaza

Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t end its blockade

Food security experts warn Gaza is at critical risk of famine if Israel doesn’t end its blockade

What to know about food poisoning illnesses caused by listeria

What to know about food poisoning illnesses caused by listeria

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