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Supreme Court wrestles with abortion clash over emergency room treatment for pregnant women

The Biden administration says Idaho's near-total abortion ban conflicts with a federal law setting standards for hospital emergency room care.
Supreme Court Hears Idaho Abortion Law Challenge
Supreme Court Hears Idaho Abortion Law Challenge

Doctors combine a pig kidney transplant and a heart device in bid to extend a woman’s life

Lisa Pisano, 54, is only the second patient ever to receive a pig kidney.
Lisa Pisano looks at her phone with hospital staff
Lisa Pisano looks at her phone with hospital staff

Bird flu virus found in pasteurized milk, though officials maintain supply is safe

The FDA is waiting on test results on the effects of pasteurization on the virus in cow's milk, but to date, it's seen nothing that would change the assessment that commercial milk is safe.
A customer takes a gallon of milk from a  store shelf in Salt Lake City,
A customer takes a gallon of milk from a  store shelf in Salt Lake City,

UnitedHealth paid ransom in Change Healthcare cyberattack, says patient data was compromised

The company said it paid ransom to cyberthreat actors in an effort to protect patient data. But files containing personal information were compromised nonetheless.
UnitedHealth
UnitedHealth

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Watchdog group asks 5 attorneys general to investigate crisis pregnancy center privacy practices

The group, the Campaign for Accountability. alleges that the centers collect sensitive medical data from patients and may mislead them about data privacy.
Emergency Pregnancy Clinic
Emergency Pregnancy Clinic

Seattle hospital won’t turn over gender-affirming care records in lawsuit settlement with Texas

The Seattle hospital said in a statement that it had “successfully fought” the “overreaching demands to obtain confidential patient information.”
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in Washington
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in Washington

Biden administration tightens rules for obtaining medical records related to abortion

The regulation is intended to protect women who live in states where abortion is illegal from prosecution if they cross state lines to seek an abortion.
President Biden speaks about abortion access
President Biden speaks about abortion access

This year's measles case total is now the highest in the U.S. since 2019

Several outbreaks, including one in Chicago, led to an early spike in measles cases this year. A chart shows how the case count compares to past years.
Dermatitis rash viral disease with immunodeficiency on arm of young adult
Dermatitis rash viral disease with immunodeficiency on arm of young adult

As bird flu spreads in the U.S., is it safe to eat eggs? What to know about the risk.

Avian influenza has spread to dairy cows in multiple states and one person in Texas. Health officials are on high alert.
Egg Production At Organic Illinois Poultry Farm
Egg Production At Organic Illinois Poultry Farm
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When does 'old age' begin? Public perception may be skewing later

The older people get, the later they think old age starts, according to a new study.
Group of carefree mature friends having fun while dancing and singing on a party during summer day by the pool.
Group of carefree mature friends having fun while dancing and singing on a party during summer day by the pool.

Women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors, study suggests

The study adds to a growing body of research that explores why women and minorities tend to receive worse medical care than men and white patients.
Doctor examining female patient fat hospital
Doctor examining female patient fat hospital

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