Study finds FDA used evidence, not politics, in abortion pill decisions
The abortion pill mifepristone has long been at the center of heated political discussions.
Jan 13, 2026
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Colorado's getting $1 billion to 'transform' rural health care: Hospitals aren't thrilled with the state's plan
Colorado will receive about $1 billion in federal funding to reshape rural health care over the next five years, but hospital CEOs aren't happy with the state's plan to spend the money.
Jan 12, 2026
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Overcoming obstacles to HIV prevention
Though an antiretroviral medication called PrEP provides near-perfect protection against HIV, patients must often surmount hurdles to obtain it.
Jan 12, 2026
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Young children more likely to visit ER after virtual care than in-person visits, study shows
A new Ontario-based study finds that children aged three months to two years are more likely to visit the emergency department (ED) within three days after a virtual primary care appointment compared to an in-person visit. ...
Dec 19, 2025
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Hybrid health care key to alleviating dwindling primary services in Ontario's underserved communities
Hybrid health options are an underdeveloped, key tool for improving access to primary care in Ontario's remote communities, with a new University of Ottawa study highlighting the positive impact of in-person mixed with virtual ...
Dec 18, 2025
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Report calls for tailored health policies to address Nebraska's rural-urban disparities
A research team supported by the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Grand Challenges initiative has published a new policy paper that calls for innovative, place-based solutions to advance health equity in Nebraska and beyond.
Dec 18, 2025
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Innovative strategies help close the digital divide in rural health care
A new article details innovative solutions to help bridge the persistent digital divide in the United States. The article, "Bridging Rural America's Digital Divide in Health Care," examines the three pillars of digital connectivity—infrastructure, ...
Dec 15, 2025
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CDC delays annual abortion report amid internal turmoil
For decades, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a yearly report tracking abortion trends across the country.
Dec 10, 2025
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Feds promised 'radical transparency' but are withholding rural health fund applications
Medication-delivering drones and telehealth at local libraries are among the ideas state leaders revealed in November for spending their share of a $50 billion federal rural health program.
Dec 8, 2025
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Experts call for AED placement on every commercial aircraft to boost in-flight cardiac arrest survival rates
In-flight cardiac arrest is extremely rare, yet catastrophic, and responsible for up to 86% of all deaths in the air. A new comprehensive literature review highlights systemic and policy shortcomings of current aviation safety ...
Dec 3, 2025
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