Selena Simmons-Duffin
Stories
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Despite state bans and restrictions, the number of abortions in the U.S. holds steady
A new report shows the number of abortions has held steady in recent years despite efforts to limit access.
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Despite state bans and restrictions, the number of abortions in the U.S. holds steady
The Guttmacher Institute has a new analysis on how many abortions happened in 2025.
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When health insurance costs $2,500 per month, families make tough choices
A self-employed couple already had to dip into retirement savings for health costs. Now, they are skipping vacations and canceling streaming to afford health insurance.
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Reproductive health clinics scramble as Title X funding cliff approaches
Title X is a 56-year-old federal grant program that supports thousands of clinics that provide birth control and STI testing and treatment. Those clinics could face a funding gap because of a Trump administration delay.
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In lawsuit, Minnesota accuses Trump administration of 'weaponizing' Medicaid funding
The federal government said the state should do more to fight fraud and is holding back funds. Minnesota officials say the attack is unfair as the state's fraud rate is well below national averages.
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Here's what Trump didn't say on health in his speech
In his State of the Union address, President Trump avoided health topics that he spoke of last year, including abortion and cancer. He also didn't mention his health secretary RFK Jr.'s priorities.
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A familiar move with a new twist: Trump tries to cut CDC funds he just signed into law
A federal judge in Illinois quickly issued a restraining order after the Trump administration slashed more than $600 million in CDC grants to four blue states.
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Trump administration lauds plastic surgeons' statement on trans surgery for minors
A patient who came to regret the top surgery she got as a teen won a $2 million malpractice suit. Then, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons clarified its position that surgery is not recommended for transgender minors.
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Plastic surgeons say transgender youth should wait until age 19 for surgery
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons says transgender youth should wait until age 19 to have any surgeries. Surgery is already rarely performed for transgender young people.
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Congress fully funds health agencies, restoring RFK Jr.'s cuts
The bipartisan budget that Trump just signed is a 180-turn from how funding for health agencies were slashed in 2025. But grantees and people in the agencies remain suspicious.
