The US fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, CDC data shows">The US fertility rate reached a new low in 2024, CDC data shows
New federal data shows the fertility rate in the U.S. dropped to an all-time low in 2024 with less than…
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US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after reports of disturbing near-misses">US organ donation system faces scrutiny and changes after reports of disturbing near-misses
The U.S. is developing new safeguards for the organ transplant system after a government investigation found a Kentucky group continued…
After deadly fire, Massachusetts city will get over $1 million to boost emergency staffing">After deadly fire, Massachusetts city will get over $1 million to boost emergency staffing
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey says the state will provide money to improve public safety staffing in Fall River, the after…
Sarepta shares slide again as drugmaker bows to FDA pressure to pause gene therapy">Sarepta shares slide again as drugmaker bows to FDA pressure to pause gene therapy
Sarepta Therapeutics is pausing shipments of its gene therapy for muscular dystrophy following several patient deaths that have attracted attention…
Planned Parenthood wins partial victory in legal fight with Trump administration">Planned Parenthood wins partial victory in legal fight with Trump administration
Planned Parenthood has won a partial victory in a legal fight with President Donald Trump's administration over its efforts to…
3 Democrat-led states have rolled back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal status">3 Democrat-led states have rolled back Medicaid access for people lacking permanent legal status
Three Democratic-led states that led the way in offering free health care to low-income people who are in the U.S.…
Civil rights work is slowing as Trump dismantles the Education Department, agency data shows">Civil rights work is slowing as Trump dismantles the Education Department, agency data shows
Data from the Education Department shows the pace at which it resolves civil rights complaints has slowed as the Trump…
Questions about surrogacy are raised in case of California couple with house brimming with kids">Questions about surrogacy are raised in case of California couple with house brimming with kids
The removal of 21 children from a Los Angeles-area couple has put a spotlight on the practice of using surrogates…
Here’s what to know about chronic venous insufficiency">Here’s what to know about chronic venous insufficiency
Swollen legs led to President Donald Trump being diagnosed with what's called chronic venous insufficiency
Healthy babies born in Britain after scientists used DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease">Healthy babies born in Britain after scientists used DNA from three people to avoid genetic disease
Researchers report that eight healthy babies were born with the help of an experimental technique that uses DNA from three…