Articles tagged as: Side Effects Public Media
June 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 MoreJune 10, 2024
The Checkup: Most teenage overdose deaths happen at home. Here’s what parents need to know
Most adolescent overdose deaths happen in the home, often when family and friends are present.
Read MoreJune 5, 2024
Bird flu continues to spread. Scientists worry states aren't testing enough to know the extent of it
Some states’ wait-and-see approach worry public health expert as bird flu inches closer to humans.
Read MoreMay 28, 2024
The push for embryo rights worries IVF patients and doctors in the Midwest
Thirteen states across the U.S., including much of the Midwest, introduced bills this year that could give some rights to embryos and fetuses usually associated with people. None passed, but people in the fertility world are concerned that lawmakers will try again and what that means for reproductive rights.
Read MoreMay 24, 2024
The Checkup: ‘Junk patents’ by big pharma lead to soaring drugs prices, FTC says
The Federal Trade Commission says drug makers are gaming the system in order to keep drug prices high by filing what it describes as "junk patents".
Read MoreMay 24, 2024
With bird flu found in dairy cows, experts warn raw milk poses danger to pets
People with cats shouldn't feed them raw milk, some animal health experts have warned.
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 MoreMay 15, 2024
Is private equity ruining health care? It’s complicated
While stories of private equity firms running amok in health care are easy to find, new research paints a more nuanced picture.
Read MoreMay 10, 2024
How do your zip code and medications make you susceptible to heat risk? CDC tool aims to help
The CDC has released a tool to help people assess personal risk during heat waves in preparation for another hot summer.
Read MoreMay 9, 2024
The Checkup: What you need to know about bird flu, your food and risk to humans
The H5N1 bird flu has been common across wild bird populations for the last few years leading to the culling of millions of chickens in the United States. Now that it's showing up in dairy cows and milk samples, what does this mean for our food and transmission to humans? Experts say, your milk is safe, and as of now, the risk to human health is low.
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