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I Was Shackled to My Bed After Giving Birth. Then They Took My Baby Away.
Prison separates parents from their newborns and makes breastfeeding impossible. This cruelty must end.
Remdesivir’s History Shows How Americans Pay More for Drugs Than Others Globally
Remdesivir was developed with taxpayer dollars, but during the pandemic, patients must pay whatever Big Pharma demands.
Small Amounts of All Drugs Are Now Decriminalized in Oregon
Supporters of Oregon's shift to decriminalization hope that the measure can serve as a model for the rest of the U.S.
Long-Haul COVID Cases Could Bring New Understanding of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Both long-haul COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome are linked to viral infections in ways that are still unclear.
New Surge of COVID Is Spreading “Like Wildfire” in Illinois Prisons
Despite the introduction of mass testing, people in Illinois prisons and jails are still contracting COVID-19.
Biden Plan Could Improve Health, Reduce Racial Disparities With WIC Investment
WIC has a proven record of improving lifetime health for women and their young children.
Rural US Is Seriously Short on Resources Needed to Distribute Vaccine
Rural clinics face unique challenges in connecting perishable vaccines with residents who often live miles away.
Why Supporting Families Who Have Abortions Later in Pregnancy Is My Life’s Work
The most comforting thing I can do is sit with my patients as they grieve, pray or cry.
Several States Aren’t Counting How Many Vaccine Shots Go to Waste
At a time when there aren’t enough shots to meet demand, significant numbers may be going in the trash.
Polio Vaccine Inventor Jonas Salk’s Son Urges More Access to COVID Vaccination
The rollout of COVID vaccines has been slow, with many describing a vexing amount of red tape between them and the shot.