Abortion is on the ballot again as post-Roe policies continue to evolve
Voters will weigh in on abortion in Missouri, and three other states, in the November general election.
Infectious Disease
The U.S. has already surpassed last year’s number of measles cases. Here’s what’s driving the surge.
New data shows the resurgence is being fueled by falling childhood vaccination rates, misinformation and outbreaks concentrated among unvaccinated people.
What you need to know about cyclosporiasis
The stomach infection, caused by the parasite cyclospora, is spread through drinking water or eating foods that have been contaminated. In the past, it’s been linked to lettuce, raspberries, and cilantro.
Rotavirus cases are rising. Here’s how to protect your child.
As childhood vaccination rates fall, more rotavirus infections are being reported.
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LÉENOS EN ESPAÑOL
El aborto vuelve a las urnas mientras cambian políticas después de la era Roe vs. Wade
Missouri es uno de los cuatro estados donde los votantes decidirán sobre el aborto en las elecciones de medio término de noviembre.
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How to take care of your body image in the GLP-1 era
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Cómo apoyar a un ser querido en recuperación de la adicción
Comprender la adicción, cuidarte a ti mismo y comunicarte sin juzgar puede ayudarte a apoyar a un amigo o familiar en su recuperación.
Should you freeze your eggs? What to know about the costs and process
Egg freezing is an increasingly popular fertility treatment, but there are multiple medical and financial considerations to take into account before starting the process.
How to support a loved one in recovery
Understanding addiction, taking care of yourself, and communicating without judgment can help you support a friend or family member in recovery.
Cómo solicitar una orden de protección por riesgo extremo (ERPO) en Michigan
Las órdenes de protección por riesgo extremo (ERPO, por sus siglas en inglés) son una herramienta que ayuda a prevenir los suicidios con armas de fuego y la violencia con armas.
How recovery-friendly community spaces can reduce isolation
From peer support meetings to social clubs, recovery-friendly spaces can help people build community while recovering from substance use disorder.
Breaking the stigma: How three organizations help support those living with addiction during pregnancy
Fear of legal consequences or losing custody of their children, and previous negative experiences with the health care system, often drive pregnant people with addiction to delay or avoid medical care.
How to file an Extreme Risk Protection Order in Michigan
ERPOs are one tool to help prevent firearm suicides and gun violence.
Kids are back in classrooms. Health misinformation could shape the school year.
Public health officials and medical experts worry that declining vaccination rates will lead to more children getting infected with preventable diseases.
Pregnant and living with substance use disorder? Here’s what treatment can look like.
Stigma can make it hard to seek substance use treatment during pregnancy—but effective, compassionate care is available.
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