Gun Deaths of Children Rose in States That Loosened Gun Laws, Study Finds

Researchers looked at firearm fatalities in the 13 years immediately after the Supreme Court limited local governments’ ability to restrict gun ownership.

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Four States Ask F.D.A. to Lift Special Restrictions on Abortion Pill

The states consider it a move to force the F.D.A. to review and acknowledge extensive research showing the pill’s safety.

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Anorexia in Middle Age and Beyond

A growing number of older women are seeking treatment for eating disorders. Many have struggled without help for decades.

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Anorexia in Middle Age and Beyond

A growing number of older women are seeking treatment for eating disorders. Many have struggled without help for decades.

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American Breakfast Cereals Are Becoming Less Healthy, Study Finds

They contain increasing amounts of sugar, fat and sodium and decreasing amounts of protein and fiber.

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Surgeons Perform First Human Bladder Transplant

The procedure could be life-changing for some people with debilitating conditions.

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Drug Overdose Deaths Plummeted in 2024, C.D.C. Reports

The progress comes as the Trump administration is proposing to cut funding for many programs believed to have contributed to the improvement.

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What to Know About the Hepatitis A Outbreak in L.A. County

A highly contagious liver infection is surging among groups who are not typically at risk. At least seven people have died.

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Migrants Are Skipping Medical Care, Fearing ICE, Doctors Say

Since President Trump announced plans for mass deportations and rescinded protections for hospitals and clinics, health care facilities have seen a jump in no-shows.

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Who Is Casey Means, Trump’s Pick for Surgeon General?

Dr. Means, President Trump’s new pick for surgeon general, has focused on the prevalence of chronic diseases and called on the government to scale back on childhood vaccines.

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