The dream of wiping out polio might need a rethink
When public health specialists look at the annual case counts, some see a trend that raises questions about how realistic the goal of a polio-free world might be.
Health & Safety
Documents in abortion pill lawsuit raise questions about ex-husband's claims
A Texas man is suing three women he says helped his ex-wife obtain an abortion "without even his knowledge." Experts say documents related to the case suggest he might have known ahead of time.
What's next for the abortion pill mifepristone?
Access to mifepristone, a medication that is used in about half of all abortions nationwide, hangs in the balance of two contradictory court rulings. A date with the Supreme Court is all but certain.
The future availability of abortion pills remains uncertain after conflicting rulings
A conflicting and confusing set of federal court rulings Friday is leaving abortion providers in the U.S. uncertain about the future availability of abortion pills.
With abortion pill access uncertain, 3 states strike deals to stock up
California, Washington state and Massachusetts are stockpiling misoprostol and mifepristone, both of which are used in abortion regimens.
Strep is bad right now — and an antibiotic shortage is making it worse
Strep throat is more prevalent this year, and amoxicillin manufacturers didn't make enough of the antibiotic to go around.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls Texas judge's abortion pill ruling 'shocking'
The future of access to abortion pills is uncertain after two federal judges issued a pair of conflicting rulings on Friday evening.
In more and more states, filing taxes can help people find health insurance
A growing number of states are using the tax filing system to connect people to Medicaid or subsidized health insurance at a time of incredible churn for health insurance.
The VA wants to do more for women's health in the military — starting with surprise baby showers
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has tried to put a greater focus on women's health. One part of that effort: baby showers.
This doctor fought Ebola in the trenches. Now he's got a better way to stop diseases
Dr. Daniel Bausch says of his work, "You realize that's all on the response side." He's come to appreciate that "the impact is with trying to change the system."