How Oregon’s right-to-die law has inspired other US states and countries (www.theguardian.com)
New rules are in the works about abortion bans in Texas. Almost nobody's happy. (www.npr.org)
Is systemic racism in medicine putting Black people’s lives at risk? (www.theguardian.com)
“Deny, denounce, delay”: The battle over the risk of ultra-processed foods (arstechnica.com)
After mice drink raw H5N1 milk, bird flu virus riddles their organs (arstechnica.com)
FDA Urged To Relax Decades-Old Tissue Donation Restrictions for Gay and Bisexual Men (kffhealthnews.org)
The HPV vaccine prevents head and neck cancers in men, study suggests (www.nbcnews.com)
The new research underscores the importance of vaccination for both sexes, experts say....
When profit-driven clinics kick "noncompliant" patients off dialysis, is anybody watching? (www.motherjones.com)
Like to bike? Your knees will thank you and you may live longer, too (www.mprnews.org)
We are in the middle of National Bike Month, and cycling enthusiasts love to talk up the benefits of their favorite activity....
A Security Camera Caught an Employee Beating a Patient. It Took 11 Days for Anyone to Take Action. (www.propublica.org)
California Pays Meth Users To Get Sober (kffhealthnews.org)
Heat waves can be deadly for older adults: An aging global population and rising temperatures mean millions are at risk (theconversation.com)
Fish oil supplements may raise risk of stroke, heart issues, study suggests (www.cnn.com)
As an excellent source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, daily fish oil supplements are a popular way to keep the risk of cardiovascular disease at bay....
Texas woman fainted during miscarriage after doctors ‘refused care’ (www.independent.co.uk)
Doctors Plead With Lawmakers Not to Criminalize Life-Saving Pregnancy-Care Pills (www.rollingstone.com)
What to Know About the Link Between Stomach Paralysis and Ozempic (gizmodo.com)
Fewer US overdose deaths were reported last year, but experts are still cautious (apnews.com)
The number of U.S. fatal overdoses fell last year, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data posted Wednesday....
Want to protect your kids' eyes from myopia? Get them to play outside (www.npr.org)
If you’re a parent struggling to get your kids’ off their devices and outdoors to play, here’s another reason to keep trying: Spending at least two hours outside each day is one of the most important things your kids can do to protect their eyesight....
Drug-resistant Trichophyton fungus represents emerging threat in US (www.cidrap.umn.edu)
US pediatricians group reverses decades-old ban on breastfeeding for those with HIV (apnews.com)
People with HIV can breastfeed their babies, as long as they are taking medications that effectively suppress the virus that causes AIDS, a top U.S. pediatricians’ group said Monday in a sharp policy change....
Study links talc use to ovarian cancer — a potential boon for thousands suing J&J (www.nbcnews.com)
Johnson & Johnson has argued in court that studies haven’t found a convincing link between ovarian cancer and talc powder. A new analysis suggests they are indeed associated....
A new pill cures preschoolers of a parasitic worm. Delivering it could be a challenge (www.npr.org)
New research shows gas stove emissions contribute to 19,000 deaths annually (arstechnica.com)
ADHD drug shortage shows signs of letting up, but some patients still struggle (www.nbcnews.com)
The FDA said it expects additional supply will be returning in the coming months....