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What the (rather brief) history of hantavirus reveals about its spread

Scientists think the hantavirus, the deadly pathogen that has infected 11 passengers on a Dutch cruise ship, could be as old as humans.

AI finds signs of pancreatic cancer before tumors develop

An artificial intelligence model from the Mayo Clinic detected early signs of possible pancreatic cancer on scans up to two years before patients were diagnosed.

Appeals court ends nationwide access to abortion pills via telehealth and mail

A federal appeals court on Friday granted the state of Louisiana's request to reinstate a nationwide requirement that abortion pills be dispensed in person.

Trump pulls Dr. Casey Means’ nomination for surgeon general, announces replacement

President Trump on Thursday announced a new nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Nicole Saphier. She replaces Trump's prior pick, Dr. Casey Means.

Kennedy announces policy changes and faces criticism at House hearings

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced criticism of his vaccine policy at two House committee hearings about the proposed budget for the Department of…

Acting CDC director delayed release of study showing benefit of Covid vaccines

The CDC was expected last month to publish a study showing that Covid vaccines reduced the likelihood of severe illness, but the agency’s acting director,…

Trump administration shifts focus of Title X program away from birth control

Health clinics have received Title X funding, following a delay. But the Trump administration will shift the program's focus away from providing hormonal birth control…

Georgia bans many midwives from practicing. Now, several are suing the state.

Several lawsuit filed in recent years challenge state restrictions on the practice of midwifery. They argue that midwives are especially necessary in maternity care deserts.

Federal funding for reproductive health care could lapse Wednesday due to Trump administration delays

Some health clinics that rely on Title X grants to provide birth control, cancer screenings and STI tests are making plans to go without the…

Some Alabama residents learn they haven’t had fluoride in their water for years

In Birmingham, Alabama, fluoride has not been added to most drinking water for at least two years, but the public was not notified.