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US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds

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US abortion numbers have risen slightly since Roe was overturned, study finds

Why are younger people getting cancer? This Maryland woman shares her story — and a warning

Why are younger people getting cancer? This Maryland woman shares her story — and a warning

Day passes at hotels and resorts offer downtime, relaxation on the cheap

Day passes at hotels and resorts offer downtime, relaxation on the cheap

A doctor in Berlin has been arrested on suspicion of killing 4 elderly patients

Teen vies for record solo flight to 7 continents to raise money for childhood cancer research

Teen vies for record solo flight to 7 continents to raise money for childhood cancer research

After dog is poisoned, pest control company pays DC nearly $140K

After dog is poisoned, pest control company pays DC nearly $140K

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Judge upholds Ohio’s gender-affirming care ban; civil rights group vows immediate appeal

Judge upholds Ohio’s gender-affirming care ban; civil rights group vows immediate appeal

When should athletes with concussions get moving again? Virginia school system updates protocol

When should athletes with concussions get moving again? Virginia school system updates protocol

High schoolers’ mental health shows small improvement in a US government survey

High schoolers’ mental health shows small improvement in a US government survey

New York City’s freewheeling era of outdoor dining has come to end

New York City’s freewheeling era of outdoor dining has come to end

Mobile exhibit that could change the future of health care visits DC area

Mobile exhibit that could change the future of health care visits DC area

Why is COVID surging? A doctor explains what to know and how to stay safe

Why is COVID surging? A doctor explains what to know and how to stay safe

Red Cross: Hospitals face blood supply shortage as DC-area blood drives canceled over heat

Red Cross: Hospitals face blood supply shortage as DC-area blood drives canceled over heat

Competing for two: Pregnant Olympians push the boundaries of possibility in Paris

Competing for two: Pregnant Olympians push the boundaries of possibility in Paris

Microplastics are everywhere, but are they harming us?

Microplastics are everywhere, but are they harming us?

More Olympians are set to compete in the Seine River. Here’s the latest on water quality concerns

More Olympians are set to compete in the Seine River. Here’s the latest on water quality concerns

More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students’ mental health

More US schools are taking breaks for meditation. Teachers say it helps students’ mental health

Drugstores tinker with new looks as their usual way of doing business faces challenges

Drugstores tinker with new looks as their usual way of doing business faces challenges

Researchers are taking a second look at uncovering endometrial cancer in Black women

Researchers are taking a second look at uncovering endometrial cancer in Black women

IBS and digestive trouble are in the spotlight on social media. Here’s what you should know

IBS and digestive trouble are in the spotlight on social media. Here’s what you should know

Younger adults are going public with their digestive problems. Experts say it’s mostly a good thing

Younger adults are going public with their digestive problems. Experts say it’s mostly a good thing

Could getting vaccinated for shingles prevent dementia?

Could getting vaccinated for shingles prevent dementia?

Gambia may have upheld its ban on female cutting, but the fight goes on away from parliament

Gambia may have upheld its ban on female cutting, but the fight goes on away from parliament

Federal judge rules that Florida’s transgender health care ban discriminates against state employees

Federal judge rules that Florida’s transgender health care ban discriminates against state employees

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