Puerto Rico governor signs law to recognize fetus as human being">Puerto Rico governor signs law to recognize fetus as human being
Puerto Rico's governor has signed a bill that amends a law to recognize a fetus as a human being
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Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine">Studies test whether gene-editing can fix high cholesterol. For now, take your medicine
Scientists are testing an entirely new way to fight heart disease: whether gene editing might offer a one-time fix for…
A young cancer patient and his family worry nearly a month into New York City nurses’ strike">A young cancer patient and his family worry nearly a month into New York City nurses’ strike
A young cancer patient at one of the remaining New York City hospitals where nurses are on strike says he…
FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods">FDA to reassess the safety of BHA, a preservative used in popular snack foods
Federal health officials will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato chips, cereals, frozen…
Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwide">Mexico state steps up health screening in schools as measles cases grow nationwide
Mexico's most populous state is increasing health screenings at schools and recommending face masks due to a growing measles outbreak
‘Take the vaccine, please,’ a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise">‘Take the vaccine, please,’ a top US health official says in an appeal as measles cases rise
A leading U.S. health official is urging people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across…
Health costs are fueling voter stress — and Democratic campaigns">Health costs are fueling voter stress — and Democratic campaigns
Democrats are focusing on health care in the midterm elections, highlighting it as a key issue
Doctor indicted on charges he falsified records to block patients’ liver transplants">Doctor indicted on charges he falsified records to block patients’ liver transplants
Federal prosecutors say a Houston doctor has been indicted on charges of falsifying medical records for five patients, making them…
Jury awards $8.3 million to foster teen’s family after his death at juvenile intake center">Jury awards $8.3 million to foster teen’s family after his death at juvenile intake center
A jury has awarded $8.3 million to the family of a Kansas foster teen who died in 2021 after being…
Measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco">Measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco
The Mexican state of Jalisco has issued a health alert and mandated face masks in schools due to a measles…