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April 25, 2025
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — LeeLee Ray went through eight miscarriages, one ectopic pregnancy and multiple surgeries before turning to surrogacy in her hopes of having a child. She and her spouse sought a surrogate via a matching program and intended to transfer frozen embryos soon. However, this plan is now uncertain due to Alabama fertility
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The federal government has imposed a penalty of $55,000 after the biggest nursing home in St. Louis shut down unexpectedly. However, experts predict that the actual amount collected will be less. According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the owners of Northview Village received a letter from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services notifying
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Senate Republicans have prevented the passing of a bill that would safeguard the ability to use in vitro fertilization. They refused to vote on the matter on Wednesday, despite the outcry following a decision by the Alabama Supreme Court that endangers this procedure. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican from Mississippi, opposed Senator Tammy Duckworth’s, a
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced on Wednesday that senior citizens in the United States should receive a second COVID-19 vaccine dose, even if they already received a booster in the autumn season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that individuals who are 65 years old or older should receive
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The Food and Drug Administration stated on Wednesday that fast-food containers and packaging that contain persistent chemicals will no longer be sold in the United States. This was achieved through a collaborative attempt with American food companies to eliminate PFAS-containing packaging materials that come into contact with food. PFAS refers to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances
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Alabama Republican legislators are suggesting that doctors who conduct in vitro fertilization be shielded from legal action, both civil and criminal, in order to allow clinics to resume offering services without fear of legal implications. | Richard Drew/AP The GOP-controlled legislature in Alabama is working hard to find a solution that will allow access to
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A bill was passed by lawmakers in Kentucky on Tuesday that would give the right to seek child support for unborn children. This reflects a larger push in some Republican-led states to pass laws granting fetuses the same rights as individuals. The proposed law would enable a parent to request financial support for their child
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The state of Florida is putting a stop to a proposed bill that would have enabled individuals to bring forth wrongful death lawsuits in the case of a fetus dying. This decision is in response to the controversy sparked by the Alabama Supreme Court ruling, which recognizes frozen embryos as legally protected individuals. The Republican
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Lawmakers in Alabama are searching for solutions to preserve in vitro fertilization services within the state. Patients who had their procedures cancelled due to a ruling by the state’s Supreme Court are still unable to move forward with their dream of starting a family. The judgement sparked concerns about the potential consequences for fertility clinics
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Chuck Schumer, the top Democrat in the Senate, along with Senators Tammy Baldwin, Amy Klobuchar, Patty Murray, and Tammy Duckworth, held a media briefing at the U.S. Capitol on February 27, 2024, to stress the importance of ensuring universal availability of in-vitro fertilization. | Francis Chung/POLITICO Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) will take her The proposed
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