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Ahead of SCOTUS Case, Studies Show Abortion Pill Use is on the Rise

“Every person deserves access to abortion care on their terms.”
breaking

Catherine, Princess of Wales, Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

Weeks after undergoing surgery, Kate Middleton shared her diagnosis with the public.

Inside the History of Testing Vaccines on Institutionalized People

The flu vaccine was tested on unconsenting people held in mental facilities.

High-Risk People Like Me Know the Stakes of the 2024 Election

I landed in the hospital during the recent COVID surge.
Royals

The Conspiracy Theories Around Kate Middleton's Health Are Out of Control

The future queen hasn’t been seen in public since Christmas, and speculation is reaching a tipping point.

How to Keep Your Creativity Alive When You Have a Chronic Illness

If making things is part of your identity, it can feel awful when your symptoms get in the way.

Snoop Dogg's Daughter Cori Broadus Said She Had a “Severe” Stroke

The 24-year-old posted about her condition on Instagram.

If We Want the Surviving Children of Gaza to Recover, We Need a Ceasefire Now

In this op-ed, a doctor who worked in a Gaza hospital calls for a ceasefire as part of evidence-based care.

TikToker Zachary Willmore's HIV Diagnosis Is the Least Interesting Thing About Him

When he was diagnosed at 19, he thought it was the end of the world. Instead, he's just beginning.

How to Stop a Nosebleed ASAP

First, don’t freak out—most of the time it looks more serious than it is.

If You've Ever Had a UTI, It's Time to Get Angry

Dr. Jennifer Rohn says how we diagnose and treat UTIs is outdated — and the reason is maddening.

Why This Doctor Is Fighting for Her Patients’ Pain to Be Taken More Seriously

After her cancer diagnosis, Diana Cejas better understood ableism in the medical field. Now, she's against fighting it.

What is a Hymen? 9 Facts about Hymens and the Concept of Virginity

Why breaking the hymen — or popping the cherry — actually has little to do with sex.

The Shocking History of Medical Racism Against Black Americans

MLK called health care injustice “the most inhuman form” of inequality.
Senate

Mitch McConnell Froze Up Again While Talking to Reporters

The 81-year-old Senate minority leader stopped speaking for more than 30 seconds.

Berberine Isn't “Nature's Ozempic," It's a Reflection of Our Obsession With Being Thin

Berberine is touted as a natural version of Ozempic, but experts warn that's not only inaccurate, it's a diet culture trap.

Tori Kelly Has Been Hospitalized For Blood Clots

Her condition is reportedly serious.

Bella Hadid Is Taking Time Off to Care for Her Lyme Disease

She's apparently getting daily treatment as she cares for her health. 

Is Fast Fashion Making Us Sick?

“There's no ingredient list in fashion.”

What It’s Like to Be One of the Only Black Women Neurosurgeons in the U.S.

Only 0.6% of neurosurgeons in the country are Black women.