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The Mexican state closest to Arizona bans most abortions, setting up a regional void

Arizona’s Supreme Court ruled last week that an 1864 law banning most abortions from the moment of conception could be enforced, sending the state into chaos. 
A worker paints over a graffiti that reads "legal abortion" following demonstrations
A worker paints over a graffiti that reads "legal abortion" following demonstrations

'Faux-tox'? Fake Botox is the cause of illnesses in at least nine states, FDA says

Authentic Botox, made by AbbVie, has not been implicated in the bad reactions, which include difficulty breathing and swallowing.
Counterfeit version of Botox on a blue background
Counterfeit version of Botox on a blue background

FDA winds down part of lead-contaminated applesauce probe

The agency continue to investigate how the WanaBana cinnamon applesauce pouches became contaminated with lead.
A WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouch.
A WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouch.
2d ago

If you or someone you know is in crisis, these resources can help

Don’t struggle alone. Reach out to these hotlines and organizations.
Silhouette of Young Adult Woman Sitting in Front of Window
Silhouette of Young Adult Woman Sitting in Front of Window

CDC investigating botched Botox shots in 9 states

At least 19 people — all women — have gotten sick after counterfeit or mishandled Botox injections.
A box containing an injection vial of Botox botulinum toxin
A box containing an injection vial of Botox botulinum toxin

Health experts deny link between Ozempic and rise in suicidal thoughts for users

A small number of people have attributed suicidal thoughts to semaglutide, the drug found in Ozempic and Wegovy, but health agencies haven't found an association.
Ozempic injection pen.
Ozempic injection pen.

Are Americans feeling like they get enough sleep? Dream on, a new Gallup poll says

A majority of Americans say they would feel better if they could just get more sleep.
Man in a suit yawns and stretches, circa 1960.
Man in a suit yawns and stretches, circa 1960.
3d ago

High risk of animal-to-human diseases developing in some China fur farms, welfare group says

The farms in China’s northern Hebei and Liaoning provinces each held between 2,000 and 4,000 animals in intensive conditions, Humane Society International said.
A view shows white raccoon dogs inside cages at a fur farm in Pulandian, Liaoning province
A view shows white raccoon dogs inside cages at a fur farm in Pulandian, Liaoning province

These foods don't deserve their bad reputations, dietitians and doctors say

Eggs, coffee and potatoes are among the foods health experts think get a bad rap for bad reasons.
Photo Illustration: A diner menu listing eggs, potatoes, popcorn, and coffee
Photo Illustration: A diner menu listing eggs, potatoes, popcorn, and coffee

More young people choosing permanent sterilization after abortion restrictions, study shows

Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, there's been an ongoing increase in adults ages 18 to 30 who undergo tubal ligation or vasectomy, new research shows.
Abortion-rights protesters.
Abortion-rights protesters.
6d ago

Houston hospital halts liver and kidney transplants after learning a doctor manipulated records

Patients were not able to receive organ donations because the altered records "effectively inactivated the candidates on the liver transplant waiting list," Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center said in a statement.
A human organ transplant box in a hospital
A human organ transplant box in a hospital

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