Health

Indiana Supreme Court upholds abortion ban, says state constitution gives only limited protections
Jun 30, 2023

Indiana Supreme Court upholds abortion ban, says state constitution gives only limited protections

The Indiana Supreme Court has decided that the state’s abortion ban doesn’t violate Indiana's constitution


Parents of transgender youth are suing to block Georgia's gender-affirming care ban
Jun 30, 2023

Parents of transgender youth are suing to block Georgia's gender-affirming care ban

Lawyers for parents of four transgender children in Georgia say they filed a lawsuit challenging a Georgia law that bans most gender-affirming surgeries and hormone replacement therapies for minors


Jun 30, 2023

Georgia launches Medicaid expansion in closely watched test of work requirements

Georgia is offering a new bargain to some adults without health insurance beginning Saturday: Go to work or school and the state will cover you


Heat waves like the one that's killed 14 in the southern US are becoming more frequent and enduring
Jun 30, 2023

Heat waves like the one that's killed 14 in the southern US are becoming more frequent and enduring

Heat waves like the one that engulfed parts of parts of the South and Midwest and killed more than a dozen people are becoming more common


New Mexico regulators fine oil producer $40 million for burning off vast amounts of natural gas
Jun 29, 2023

New Mexico regulators fine oil producer $40 million for burning off vast amounts of natural gas

New Mexico oilfield and air quality regulators announced unprecedented fines against a Texas-based oil and natural gas producer on accusations that the company flouted local pollution reporting and control requirements as it burned off vast amounts of natural gas


Drone deployed to fight mosquitoes in Southern California
Jun 29, 2023

Drone deployed to fight mosquitoes in Southern California

Southern California is seeing a spike in the region’s mosquito population following winter's heavy rains, and drone technology is being used to combat the potential spread of disease


Terry Francona returns but will not manage Guardians against Royals
Jun 29, 2023

Terry Francona returns but will not manage Guardians against Royals

Guardians manager Terry Francona was back at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday for their finale of a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals after dealing with a health issue earlier this week


Health clinic in Montana Superfund town faces penalties for false asbestos claims
Jun 29, 2023

Health clinic in Montana Superfund town faces penalties for false asbestos claims

A health clinic in a Montana town plagued by deadly asbestos contamination faces millions of dollars in penalties after a jury found it submitted 337 false asbestos claims to the U.S. government


Jun 29, 2023

Montana Superfund town’s health clinic submitted 337 false asbestos claims for patients, federal jury rules

Montana Superfund town’s health clinic submitted 337 false asbestos claims for patients, federal jury rules


Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee block portions of transgender youth care bans
Jun 28, 2023

Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee block portions of transgender youth care bans

Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee on Wednesday blocked portions of bans on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, handing down the rulings shortly before the statutes were set to go into effect