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Supplies of mifepristone at a clinic in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, last May. (Paul Ratje / The Washington Post via Getty Images) Texas District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk’s decision April 7 to rescind the approval of the abortion pill mifepristone dealt a blow to more than just people seeking a medication abortion. It appears to

Note: “An Arm and a Leg” uses speech-recognition software to generate transcripts, which may contain errors. Please use the transcript as a tool but check the corresponding audio before quoting the podcast. Dan: Ben Taub Hospital is a publicly funded safety net hospital in Houston, Texas. The majority of patients don’t have insurance of any

AUTOPHAGY IS A hot topic on TikTok, with videos tagged #autophagy racking up nearly 35 million views. People are likely talking so much about autophagy because the subject is closely linked to the popular diet trends, intermittent fasting and keto. But, some of the social media claims about autophagy might not be exactly spot on.

The NHS is seeing its longest-ever period of industrial action with tens of thousands of junior doctors joining picket lines across England. Members of the British Medical Association (BMA) are striking for three days in the “most extensive disruption for the NHS and patients since a wave of industrial action by healthcare workers began in December”...

Opinion > Career Consult — Must-reads about the latest news and trends in healthcare careers by Lisa Grabl January 22, 2023 Welcome to this week's edition of Healthcare Career Insights. This weekly roundup highlights healthcare career-related articles culled from across the web to help you learn what's next.Upgrade your private practice with these key tools

(Oona Tempest/KHN) The same devices used to take selfies and type out tweets are being repurposed and commercialized for quick access to information needed for monitoring a patient’s health. A fingertip pressed against a phone’s camera lens can measure a heart rate. The microphone, kept by the bedside, can screen for sleep apnea. Even the

As the University of California’s health system renews contracts with hundreds of outside hospitals and clinics — many with religious affiliations — some of its doctors and faculty want stronger language to ensure that physicians can perform the treatments they deem appropriate, including abortions for women or hysterectomies for transgender patients. University of California Health

By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Dec. 30, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- It's that time of year again, when people gather up their best intentions for living a healthier life and make New Year's resolutions.Luckily, the American Medical Association (AMA) has some suggestions on which pledges pack the most punch.Start by being more physically active. Adults should