Scientists say research into Alzheimer’s needs to take a broader view of how the disease affects the brain — whether that’s changes in the cortex or the role of inflammation. Matt York/AP hide caption toggle caption Matt York/AP Scientists say research into Alzheimer’s needs to take a broader view of […]
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Finding health insurance prices for care is an ordeal : Shots
Insurers are complying with federal rules aimed at price transparency that took effect July 1, but consumer use of the data may have to wait until private firms synthesize it. DNY59/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption DNY59/Getty Images Insurers are complying with federal rules aimed at price transparency that took […]
Three common myths about the abortion debate : Shots
Even though Democrats had bigger majorities in Congress under Democratic Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama, large numbers of anti-abortion Democrats in both chambers meant abortion protections could not be codified. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mark Wilson/Getty Images Even though Democrats had bigger majorities in Congress under […]
Could IVF treatment be in legal jeopardy in states with abortion bans? : Shots
In states that outlaw abortion, some patients and health care workers worry that in vitro fertilization could be in legal jeopardy too. Sebastian Kaulitzki/Getty Images/Science Photo Library hide caption toggle caption Sebastian Kaulitzki/Getty Images/Science Photo Library After battling with infertility for several years, Melissa says she finally saw a glimmer […]
Conservative blocs unleash legal action to curb public health powers : Shots
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (right) has sued the CDC over its air travel mask mandate, while Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt (left) has sued and sent cease and desist letters to dozens of school districts over mask mandates. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Texas […]