Selena Simmons-Duffin
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Politics
In just a few years, half of all states passed bans on trans health care for kids
The Supreme Court will hear a case on gender-affirming care in the next term after a flurry of legislation. Lower courts have come to conflicting conclusions when these bans were challenged.
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National
Abortion bans still leave a 'gray area' for doctors after Idaho Supreme Court case
The decision on abortion that the Supreme Court handed down Thursday was narrow. But confusion for doctors in abortion ban states about how to deal with pregnancy emergencies remains widespread.
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National
Where things stand since 'Roe v. Wade' was overturned two years ago
On the second anniversary of the decision that overturned Roe v. Wade turns two, there are some surprises. The number of abortions is up, and medication abortions are more than 60% of abortions.
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National
Abortion providers back to ‘business as usual’ after high court's mifepristone ruling
The Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling upholds access to mifepristone, a drug used in more than 60% of abortions. The decision shocked some doctors and abortion rights advocates.
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Health
How Biden and Trump disagree over how to address the cost of health care
The two major presidential candidates have very different approaches to health policy. What are they, and how might they shape health care access over the next four years?
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Health
It's open enrollment season. Do you know your health insurance terms?
Open enrollment is back again and with it, the many confusing health insurance terms. Here are some of those terms defined to help you choose the best plan for you.