Venezuela broke its HPV vaccine promises, and there's barely any sex ed. Experts say it's a problem

Venezuela broke its HPV vaccine promises, and there's barely any sex ed. Experts say it's a problem

Venezuela’s government has repeatedly broken its promise to provide vaccines against HPV for free, and many public-school teachers ignore the requirement to teach sex ed.

Thursday, April 25th 2024, 4:39 AM EDT
What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?

What do weight loss drugs mean for a diet industry built on eating less and exercising more?

New weight loss drugs are reshaping a dieting industry built on eating less and exercising more.

Thursday, April 25th 2024, 5:59 AM EDT
UN report says 282 million people faced acute hunger in 2023, with the worst famine in Gaza

UN report says 282 million people faced acute hunger in 2023, with the worst famine in Gaza

A new report says nearly 282 million people in 59 countries suffered from acute hunger in 2023, with war-torn Gaza hosting the largest number of people facing famine.

Thursday, April 25th 2024, 1:49 AM EDT
Malaria is still killing people in Kenya, but a vaccine and local drug production may help

Malaria is still killing people in Kenya, but a vaccine and local drug production may help

Malaria is still a significant public health challenge in Kenya, but an important pilot of the world’s first malaria vaccine may help.

Thursday, April 25th 2024, 1:09 AM EDT
US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say

US births fell last year, marking an end to the late pandemic rebound, experts say

The number of U.S. births fell last year.

Thursday, April 25th 2024, 12:19 AM EDT
US abortion battle rages on with moves to repeal Arizona ban and a Supreme Court case

US abortion battle rages on with moves to repeal Arizona ban and a Supreme Court case

The U.S. Supreme Court is considering another abortion-related case while a repeal of Arizona's abortion ban has picked up steam.

Thursday, April 25th 2024, 12:19 AM EDT
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California

Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to let Arizona doctors provide abortions in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers have announced legislation Wednesday aimed at helping Arizonans access abortions after the Arizona Supreme Court allowed a near total-ban to move forward.

Wednesday, April 24th 2024, 7:09 PM EDT
Relatives of those who died waiting for livers at now halted Houston transplant program seek answers

Relatives of those who died waiting for livers at now halted Houston transplant program seek answers

Several relatives of patients who died while awaiting a new liver say they want to know if their loved ones were wrongfully denied a transplant by a Houston doctor accused of manipulating a hospital waitlist.

Wednesday, April 24th 2024, 7:19 PM EDT
Key moments in the Supreme Court's latest abortion case that could change how women get care

Key moments in the Supreme Court's latest abortion case that could change how women get care

It’s unclear exactly where the Supreme Court will land after hearing arguments about Idaho's abortion ban.

Wednesday, April 24th 2024, 4:48 PM EDT
More cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means

More cows are being tested and tracked for bird flu. Here's what that means

U.S. health and agriculture officials are ramping up testing and tracking of bird flu in dairy cows in an urgent effort to understand and stop the growing outbreak.

Wednesday, April 24th 2024, 5:28 PM EDT