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FDA OKs generic abortion pill, riling the right
Speed Read The drug in question is a generic version of mifepristone, used to carry out two-thirds of US abortions
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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‘Nightmare bacteria’ are rapidly spreading
Under the radar The infections are largely resistant to antibiotics
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Private equity firms may be causing more deaths in hospital ERs
The Explainer Deaths in ERs purchased by private equity firms rose 13%
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Toxic fumes on airplanes might be making you sick
Under the Radar Aircraft manufacturers have allegedly downplayed the risks
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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RFK Jr. vaccine panel advises restricting MMRV shot
Speed Read The committee voted to restrict access to a childhood vaccine against chickenpox
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of universal health care
Pros and Cons A medical system that serves everyone comes with its own costs — and not all of them are financial
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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RFK Jr. faces bipartisan heat in Senate hearing
Speed Read The health secretary defended his leadership amid CDC turmoil and deflected questions about the restricted availability of vaccines
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Quit-smoking ads are being put out
Under the radar The dissolution of a government-funded campaign could lead to more smokers in the future
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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RFK Jr. names new CDC head as staff revolt
Speed Read Kennedy installed his deputy, Jim O'Neill, as acting CDC director
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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White House fires new CDC head amid agency exodus
Speed Read CDC Director Susan Monarez was ousted after butting heads with HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccines
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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MAHA is stumbling. Will there be a backlash?
Today's Big Question New report is 'slap in the face' of MAHA moms
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Costco is at the center of an abortion debate
Talking Points The decision to no longer stock the abortion pill came following a pressure campaign by conservatives
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Texas declares end to measles outbreak
Speed Read The vaccine-preventable disease is still spreading in neighboring states, Mexico and Canada
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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The truth about sunscreen
The Explainer The science behind influencer claims that sun cream is toxic
By Helen Brown, The Week UK Published
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