Articles tagged as: KCUR
November 15, 2024
This Supreme Court case could impact transgender health care in the Midwest
More than half of U.S. states have limited access to gender affirming care for minors. That includes Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky and Missouri. Now, the nation’s highest court will take up a case out of Tennessee this December that could have ripple effects across the country.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2024
They live in their cars and can't find safe parking. Advocates want to change that
Hundreds of people in Indianpolis are living in their cars. A new program gives them a parking lot to stay
Read MoreAugust 29, 2024
The Checkup: What to know about the latest COVID vaccines and surge
COVID is surging, but new vaccines have been approved. Here’s what to know
Read MoreJuly 19, 2024
The Checkup: Some communities buy up and forgive millions in medical debt. Is it enough?
There are 58 million Americans carrying some form of medical debt, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Read MoreJune 21, 2024
The Checkup: Bird flu could survive pasteurization, study finds
New research suggests that some of the bird flu virus could survive the pasteurization process. But the researchers say we don't know how that translated into real life. For now, health experts affirm commercial milk is safe. The biggest concern right now is raw, unpasteurized milk.
Read MoreJune 14, 2024
Why some health experts are worried after Southern Baptists vote to oppose IVF
Southern Baptists voted to oppose In Vitro Fertilization for the first time during their convention in Indianapolis. It’s a move that, some worry, could indicate a growing push among conservative groups to advance arguments for fetal personhood and further restrict reproductive choice.
Read MoreMay 16, 2024
Abortion numbers grow as telehealth and shield laws increase access
The latest national abortion count by the Society of Family Planning found an increase in the number of abortions in 2023 compared to the year prior. But the numbers vary by state with some seeing sharp decreases due to fresh restrictions and bans.
Read MoreApril 12, 2024
Lawmakers in some states say they want to protect IVF services. But how can they do that effectively?
Lawmakers across the U.S. say they want to shield in-vitro fertilization providers from legal threats.The question is: How can they do that effectively?
Read MoreApril 3, 2024
Hospitalized seniors are at risk of a dangerous downward spiral. Some programs are trying to help
Seniors who are hospitalized with even a minor illness or injury are at risk of something called hospital-acquired disability. This puts them at risk of a downward spiral that could eventually land them in the hospital or a nursing home.
Read MoreApril 3, 2024
Heart screenings for teens can detect abnormalities. But do their benefits outweigh their problems?
Medical professionals have spent years debating whether the benefits of mandatory heart screenings for children outweigh their drawbacks.
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