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Montana Proposes Obstacles for Abortion Clinics Ahead of Vote to Protect Access
Abortion rights advocates call such rules “TRAP” laws, which stands for targeted restrictions on abortion providers.
The Biden Administration Pressured Countries to Weaken Baby Formula Health Rules
Trade letters document how the government’s regulatory challenges in several countries are undermining public health.
Biden Administration’s New Rule Aims to Thwart Rogue ACA Sign-Ups
The changes are effective immediately, an unusually rapid move that may reflect the urgency of the problem.
The 2024 Presidential Election May Slow Plans to Replace Lead Pipes
Debate over the EPA’s latest plan to minimize the risk of drinking lead-contaminated water is reaching a tipping point.
Public Health Authorities Raise Alarm as Poliovirus Is Found in Gaza Sewage
Combating any infectious diseases will present challenges for Gaza's largely destroyed health care system.
Project 2025 Takes Aim at Medicare and Medicaid
The plan instead pushes Medicare Advantage, which turns tax dollars into profits for private health insurers.
Hurricane Beryl’s Destruction Exacerbates the US Hunger Crisis
As the cleanup continues, the urgency of the recovery will begin to dwindle — and so will the hunger relief efforts.
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Includes Heat Safety Protections at Work
While the law has been enforceable since 2023, it wasn’t until June that its final regulations went into effect.
Finland Is Offering Farmworkers Bird Flu Shots. Should the US Be Following Suit?
As this year's bird flu threatens to spread, some experts criticize the CDC's hesitance to vaccinate high risk workers.
New Research Links Common Foods to Higher Levels of PFAS in the Body
Meanwhile, another new study showed that these “forever chemicals” can be absorbed through the skin.