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French Senate Approves a Bill to Make Abortion a Constitutional Right
France's Senate on Wednesday adopted a bill to enshrine a woman's right to an abortion in the constitution
Fentanyl Cannot Be Defeated Without New Tactics
Suppression works even less well than with other narcotics
Cholera Vaccine Shortage Reaches Worst Point Yet, With Experts Fearing Deadly Outbreaks
An unprecedented shortage of cholera vaccine has public health experts fearing that a recent surge of outbreaks across LMICs will worsen
The Obesity Capitals of the World
A new study shows that waistlines are widening almost everywhere
Why South Asian Women Are Suffering From Anemia
Researchers have found that the demographic is more prone to the condition than other groups. What gives?
Any Use of Marijuana Linked to Higher Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke, Study Says
Stroke risk rose 42% and the risk of heart attack rose 25% if cannabis was used daily, the study found
Netanyahu's "Day after" Plan for Gaza is Unviable
At the end of last week, Netanyahu issued a proposal to his war cabinet outlining a vision for a postwar future for the Gaza Strip
IVF Bans Like Alabama’s Could Cost the Lives of Children Already Born
Families rely on IVF and pre-implantation genetic diagnosis to prevent disease and save lives
Inside the Hospitals Treating Brain Injuries in Ukraine
In war, the dead are buried. Lost limbs are fitted with prosthetics. Less visible are the thousands of combat-related brain injuries
Aid Delivery to Gaza Falls by Half Since January:
Some of the obstacles to aid delivery include a lack of political will, the closing of the two crossing points, and the collapse of civil order
Alabama Embryo Ruling May Have Devastating Effect on Cancer Patients
Young cancer patients could lose the chance to build a future family if fertility clinics stop using frozen embryos
The Alabama IVF Patients Racing to Save Their Frozen Embryos
They're looking for answers and running out of options