Obstetrics & gynaecology
To protect a mother's health: How abortion ban exemptions play out in a post-'Roe' world
This pregnancy felt different.
Aug 6, 2023
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Health
Obamacare ruling restores faith in US Supreme Court
With Chief Justice John Roberts' decisive swing vote to uphold "Obamacare," the conservative-majority US Supreme Court has seen its reputation as an independent final arbiter restored, experts say.
Jul 1, 2012
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Health
Wyoming governor signs measure prohibiting abortion pills
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has signed into law the nation's first explicit ban on abortion pills since they became the predominant choice for abortion in the U.S. in recent years.
Mar 18, 2023
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Medications
Large study finds telehealth is as safe as a visit to the clinic for abortion pills
A large national study has found that video visits, texting and mailing pills are all effective, as the U.S. Supreme Court considers limiting access to telemedicine abortion.
Feb 15, 2024
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Genetics
Patenting genes: Justices tackle big health issue (Update 2)
The Supreme Court seemed worried Monday about the idea of companies patenting human genes in a case that could profoundly reshape the multibillion-dollar biomedical industry and U.S. research in the fight against diseases ...
Apr 15, 2013
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US high court accepts challenge to $6bn Purdue opioid settlement
The US Supreme Court threw Purdue Pharma's $6 billion opioids settlement into question Thursday, accepting a challenge to the deal's immunizing the Sackler family, which controlled the drugmaker, from future litigation.
Aug 11, 2023
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Addiction
Will South Dakota OK pot again after 1st measure reversed?
When it comes to marijuana, South Dakota has been a leader among its Great Plains neighbors: one of the first to legalize recreational use, the first to approve both medical and recreational forms on the same ballot and the ...
Oct 23, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Louisiana votes to make abortion pills controlled substances
Louisiana has become the first state to pass a law that designates abortion pills as dangerous controlled substances.
May 25, 2024
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Health
US judge says Obamacare can stand while appeal is heard
A US judge who ruled earlier this month that Obamacare is unconstitutional has said the health care law can stand while his decision is appealed.
Dec 31, 2018
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Health
Abortion rights around the world
Abortion, which Argentine lawmakers on Thursday voted to legalise, is banned in some 20 countries worldwide, while others have highly restrictive laws in place.
Jun 14, 2018
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