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New 988 Hotline is the 911 for Mental Health Emergencies
Quick help for suicidal thoughts and other mental health emergencies is now as easy as 9-8-8.
Abortion Laws Spark Profound Changes in Other Medical Care
Abortion restrictions in a number of states and the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade are having profound repercussions in reproductive medicine as well as in other areas of medical care.
Academics Attack Florida Plan to Limit Transgender Treatment
A plan by Florida health officials that likely would restrict Medicaid insurance coverage for gender dysphoria treatments lacks sound medical justification and may be politically motivated, academics say.
U.S. Officials: States Getting More Monkeypox Vaccine Soon
More than 100,000 monkeypox vaccine doses are being sent to states in the next few days, and several million more are on order in the months ahead, U.S. health officials said Friday.
NC Health Plan Resumes Coverage of Transgender Surgeries
The North Carolina state employee health plan will resume coverage of gender affirming treatments for transgender employees, the state treasurer said, complying with a recent federal court ruling that declared the refusal of coverage unconstitutional.
Demand for Monkeypox Vaccine Overwhelms NYC System
Soaring demand for the monkeypox vaccine caused the appointment system to crash in New York City, one of many places where supplies have been running out almost as soon as they arrive.
Pharmacies Can't Discriminate on Reproductive Health Scripts
The Biden administration is warning pharmacies not to discriminate against women who may seek reproductive health prescriptions, including some that might be involved in ending a pregnancy.
Experts Rue Simple Steps not Taken Before Latest COVID Surge
With new omicron variants again driving COVID-19 hospital admissions and deaths higher in recent weeks, states and cities are rethinking their responses.
Doctors Urge Access to Psychedelic Therapies in New Mexico
Physicians and researchers are urging New Mexico legislators to allow the use of psychedelic mushrooms in mental health therapy aimed at overcoming depression, anxiety, and alcoholism.
New Coronavirus Mutant Raises Concerns in India and Beyond
The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that's worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries.
Happy Valley Massachusetts Is Doing Cannabis Differently
We hear plenty about cannabis dispensaries with huge selections of brands and products.Happy Valley Massachusetts, the most consistent, premium-quality cannabis experiences come from within.
1 in 4 People Experience Pain During Sex, but Research Excludes the Needs of the LGBTQ+ Community
In most research on chronic genitopelvic pain, the people in the studies represent sexual and gender majorities: People who identify as heterosexual and cisgender. A broader definition of sex is needed.
Where and How to Get the Monkeypox Vaccine in Massachusetts
Massachusetts announced the monkeypox virus (MPV) vaccine is available for those who qualify at four clinics in the state, but eligibility is currently limited.
Finding the Real-Life Magic of Virtual Yoga
For more than 36 million Americans, yoga is the answer for much of the stress and tension that's surged during the pandemic. Since late 2021, however, Yoga for All Humans has offered an affordable way to make yoga accessible anywhere, anytime.
U.S. Allows Pharmacists to Prescribe Pfizer's COVID-19 Pill
Pharmacists can prescribe the leading COVID-19 pill directly to patients under a new U.S. policy announced Wednesday that's intended to expand use of Pfizer's drug Paxlovid.
Juul, FDA Suspend Court Case while E-cigarette Ban on Hold
The Food and Drug Administration and Juul agreed Wednesday to put their court fight on hold while the government reopens its review of the company's electronic cigarettes.
Health Officials Approach MPV on Lower Cape with Careful Monitoring and Education Campaign
Local health officials are carefully monitoring the spread of the monkeypox virus (MPV) on the lower Cape, as well as providing information about how it is spread.
A Window into the Number of Trans Teens Living in America
Transgender young people are in an environment where it is safer and less stigmatizing to openly identify. But stigmatizing policies can adversely affect transgender people.
FDA Temporarily Suspends Order Banning Juul Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration issued an administrative stay Tuesday on the order it issued last month for vaping company Juul to pull its electronic cigarettes from the market.
WHO: Monkeypox Cases in Europe have Tripled in Last 2 Weeks
The World Health Organization's Europe chief warned Friday that monkeypox cases in the region have tripled in the last two weeks and urged countries to do more to ensure the previously rare disease does not become entrenched on the continent.