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Texas Providers See Increased Interest In Birth Control Since Near-Total Abortion Ban

Once they learned about the new law, patients seemed to rush to get on birth control, providers say.

Nov 9, 2021

JANEESE LEWIS GEORGE, A WASHINGTON, D.C., CITY COUNCIL MEMBER WHO REPRESENTS BRIGHTWOOD PARK, ADDRESSES DOZENS OF PEOPLE AT A VIGIL SITE. /AMANDA GOMEZ/KHN

DC Is Using Public Health Tools to Prevent Gun Violence. Will It Work?

The city’s first-ever gun violence prevention director, Linda Harllee Harper, aims to treat the immediate symptoms and root causes of community violence.

Oct 21, 2021

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The Public Backs Medicare Rx Price Negotiation Even After Hearing Both Sides’ Views

A poll found the vast majority of adults support letting the federal government negotiate drug prices for Medicare beneficiaries and those in private health insurance plans.

Oct 12, 2021

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Is My Cloth Mask Good Enough To Face The Delta Variant?

When deciding which mask will provide adequate protection, the wearer must consider the context, experts say.

Sep 21, 2021

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V-Safe: How Everyday People Help the CDC Track Covid Vaccine Safety With Their Phones

More than 9 million people have enrolled in a program to share information about their health since getting the shot.

Sep 7, 2021

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