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LAURA UNGAR

LAURA UNGAR

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Arizona's abortion ban is likely to cause a scramble for services in states where it's still legal

Doctors and clinic leaders say there’ll be a scramble across the Southwest and West for abortion care

Arizona's abortion ban is likely to cause a scramble for services in states where it's still legal
Health|News|US

As syphilis cases among US newborns soar, doctors group advises more screening during pregnancy

With syphilis cases in U.S. newborns skyrocketing, a doctors group is now recommending that all pregnant patients be screened three times for the sexually transmitted infection

As syphilis cases among US newborns soar, doctors group advises more screening during pregnancy
Economy|Health|News|Science|US

More cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means

U.S. health and agriculture officials are ramping up testing and tracking of bird flu in dairy cows in an urgent effort to understand and stop the growing outbreak

More cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means
Health|Opinion

After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'

A makeshift national network of abortion doulas, navigators at clinics and individual volunteers are helping people who live in restrictive states and need or want an abortion

After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'
Education|Health|News|US

States with abortion bans saw greater drops in medical school graduates applying for residencies

A new report finds fewer U.S. medical school graduates are applying to residency programs, but the drop is more pronounced in states that ban abortion compared with other states

States with abortion bans saw greater drops in medical school graduates applying for residencies
Health|Economy|US

Survey finds 8,000 women a month got abortion pills despite their states' bans or restrictions

A new survey says medical providers were prescribing abortion pills to about 8,000 women a month in states with abortion bans or bans on telehealth abortions by the end of 2023

Survey finds 8,000 women a month got abortion pills despite their states' bans or restrictions
Health|Science

Researchers find a single, surprising gene behind a disorder that causes intellectual disability

Scientists have found the genetic root of a disorder that causes intellectual disability, which they estimate affects as many as one in 20,000 young people

Researchers find a single, surprising gene behind a disorder that causes intellectual disability
Health|Lifestyle|Opinion

A court ruled embryos are children. These Christian couples agree yet wrestle with IVF choices

When faced with infertility, Christians who believe life begins at or around conception must wrestle with weighty questions: How do you build a family in a way that conforms with your beliefs

A court ruled embryos are children. These Christian couples agree yet wrestle with IVF choices
Health|Science

Past COVID infections may help protect against certain colds. Could it lead to better vaccines?

If you’ve been sick with COVID-19, you may have some protection against certain versions of the common cold

Past COVID infections may help protect against certain colds. Could it lead to better vaccines?
Health|News

Preeclampsia can be fatal for pregnant people and babies. New blood tests aim to show who's at risk

At least one in 20 people who are pregnant develop a scary complication called preeclampsia, a high blood pressure disorder that kills 70,000 women and 500,000 babies worldwide every year

Preeclampsia can be fatal for pregnant people and babies. New blood tests aim to show who's at risk
Health

More women are ending pregnancies on their own, a new study suggests. Some resort to unsafe methods

A growing number of women say they’ve tried to end their pregnancies on their own by doing things like taking herbs, drinking alcohol or even hitting themselves in the belly, a new study suggests

More women are ending pregnancies on their own, a new study suggests. Some resort to unsafe methods
Health|Lifestyle|News|Opinion|US

Tim Walz has described his family's IVF experience. But they used a different procedure

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, is facing fresh scrutiny for how he's described his family's struggle with infertility

Tim Walz has described his family's IVF experience. But they used a different procedure
Health|News|US

Europe offers clues for solving America's maternal mortality crisis

The U.S. has one of the worst maternal mortality rates of any wealthy nation

Europe offers clues for solving America's maternal mortality crisis
Health|News|Opinion|US

Takeaways from AP's report on what the US can learn from other nations about maternal deaths

How can the U.S. solve its growing maternal mortality crisis

Takeaways from AP's report on what the US can learn from other nations about maternal deaths
Health|News|US

America is trying to fix its maternal mortality crisis with federal, state and local programs

Federal, state and local governments are all trying to reduce maternal mortality rates across the United States and eliminate racial disparities

America is trying to fix its maternal mortality crisis with federal, state and local programs
Health|US

Takeaways from AP's report on government programs tackling the US maternal death crisis

All levels of government are striving to reduce maternal mortality and erase the race gap in the United States

Takeaways from AP's report on government programs tackling the US maternal death crisis
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Kamala Harris gives abortion rights advocates the debate answer they've longed for in Philadelphia

When President Joe Biden had given bumbling remarks about abortion on the debate stage, it was widely viewed as a missed opportunity — a failure, even — on a powerful and motivating issue for Democrats at the ballot box

Kamala Harris gives abortion rights advocates the debate answer they've longed for in Philadelphia
Health|News|Opinion|US

More women had their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned

A new study shows that more women chose to have their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022

More women had their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned
Health

Menopause can bring on dental problems, but you can protect your mouth

Menopause is well-known for causing hot flashes and night sweats for many women

Menopause can bring on dental problems, but you can protect your mouth
Health|Science

Scientists show how pregnancy changes the brain in innumerable ways

A new study offers the first detailed map of the human brain throughout and after pregnancy

Scientists show how pregnancy changes the brain in innumerable ways
Health|News|US

Two Georgia deaths are tied to abortion restrictions. Experts say abortion pills they took are safe

The deaths of two women in Georgia have been tied to a state law that bans most abortions after roughly six weeks

Two Georgia deaths are tied to abortion restrictions. Experts say abortion pills they took are safe
Health|News|US

Abortion pills will be controlled substances in Louisiana soon. Doctors have concerns

Louisiana will become the first in the United States on Tuesday to categorize two widely used abortion-inducing pills as “controlled dangerous substances.”

Abortion pills will be controlled substances in Louisiana soon. Doctors have concerns
Health|Science

Scientists show how sperm and egg come together like a key in a lock

Scientists have pinpointed how sperm and egg fuse together across the animal kingdom, from fish to people

Scientists show how sperm and egg come together like a key in a lock
Science|World

New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii

When a volcanic eruption buried the ancient city of Pompeii, the last desperate moments of its citizens were preserved for centuries

New DNA evidence rewrites long-told stories of people in ancient Pompeii

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