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The Senate approves a bill to provide compensation for US citizens affected by government-induced radiation exposure.

The Senate approved a bill on Thursday to provide compensation for American citizens previously exposed to government radiation, renewing a law first enacted over 30 years ago. The bill by Sens. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., and Ben Ray Lujan, D-N.M., would expand the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act to include more people who believe that exposure caused

Democrats walk out of Kentucky hearing on legislation dealing with support for nonviable pregnancies

Democratic legislators in Frankfort, Kentucky left a committee meeting on Thursday amidst discussions on a bill proposed by the GOP that would increase access to prenatal and neonatal services for expectant mothers carrying nonviable fetuses, which are predicted to pass away before or shortly after being born. This bill has been presented in a state

According to a survey, a growing number of Black women consider abortion to be their main concern in the 2024 election.

A new survey from the health policy research firm KFF shows that over 25% of African American women voters consider abortion as their main concern in the upcoming presidential election. The results indicate a significant change from past elections, where white, conservative evangelicals tended to consider abortion as their top priority when voting. These voters

The governor of Alabama has officially approved a new law that shields IVF providers from legal responsibility.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Facing pressure to get in vitro fertilization services restarted in the state, Alabama’s governor swiftly signed legislation into law Wednesday shielding doctors from potential legal liability raised by a court ruling that equated frozen embryos to children. Gov. Kay Ivey, a Republican, passed the bill following approval during a late night

taking Wegovy

Many individuals in the United States who have lost weight and improved their overall wellbeing through the use of well-known weight-loss medications such as Wegovy now face a decision: What are the consequences of ceasing to take these medications? There is a valid concern that after pausing their medication, individuals may regain lost weight and

A recent research has raised concerns about how plastic pollution impacts cardiovascular health.

We breathe, eat and drink tiny particles of plastic. But are these minuscule specks in the body harmless, dangerous or somewhere in between? A recent research article published in the New England Journal of Medicine has brought about more uncertainty regarding the potential impact of microplastics and nanoplastics on the heart. While the Italian study

The FDA warns that discounted ground cinnamon available at stores has been contaminated with lead.

According to federal health officials, ground cinnamon sold at U.S. discount retailers has significant amounts of lead and should be disposed of. The FDA informed that cinnamon sold at certain stores, such as the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar, contains amounts of lead that may pose a safety risk, especially for individuals, especially children, who

Lawmakers in Alabama are moving forward with proposed legislation to safeguard providers offering IVF services, with a final approval still pending.

Legislation was advanced on Tuesday in Alabama to protect providers from the consequences of a court ruling that classified frozen embryos as children. This comes after lawmakers faced pressure from the public to resume in vitro fertilization services in the state. The state Senate and House committees passed identical bills that aim to shield IVF

Learn more about the expedited laws in Alabama that aim to safeguard in vitro fertilization facilities.

Legislators in Alabama are working quickly to pass laws this week that will shield in vitro fertilization clinics from legal action. This is in response to the controversy caused by a recent ruling from the state Supreme Court, which declared that frozen embryos are entitled to the same rights as children under Alabama’s wrongful death

Patients struggling to start a family found solace in IVF. However, the upheaval in Alabama has raised concerns about the future of this option.

37-year-old Corinn O’Brien is currently two months pregnant through in vitro fertilization. However, recent ultrasound results have revealed some potential complications with the fetus. Thus, she wishes to have the option to undergo the process again if necessary. Kailani Greenwood, a person who has overcome cancer, is expected to have a baby in the upcoming

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The Senate approves a bill to provide compensation for US citizens affected by government-induced radiation exposure.

Democrats walk out of Kentucky hearing on legislation dealing with support for nonviable pregnancies

According to a survey, a growing number of Black women consider abortion to be their main concern in the 2024 election.

The governor of Alabama has officially approved a new law that shields IVF providers from legal responsibility.

taking Wegovy

A recent research has raised concerns about how plastic pollution impacts cardiovascular health.

The FDA warns that discounted ground cinnamon available at stores has been contaminated with lead.

Lawmakers in Alabama are moving forward with proposed legislation to safeguard providers offering IVF services, with a final approval still pending.

Learn more about the expedited laws in Alabama that aim to safeguard in vitro fertilization facilities.

Patients struggling to start a family found solace in IVF. However, the upheaval in Alabama has raised concerns about the future of this option.