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The Pandemic Caused a Baby Boom in Red States and a Bust in Blue States

Tanya Lewis

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Abortion Bans Are Driving Off Doctors and Putting Basic Health Care at Risk

Julie Rovner and Kaiser Health News

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The End of the COVID Emergency and What It Means for You

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What Is Paxlovid Rebound, and How Common Is It?

President Biden is part of a minority of people who have experienced Paxlovid rebound, but experts say the drug should still be prescribed for those who need it

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The Pandemic Caused a Baby Boom in Red States and a Bust in Blue States

Tanya Lewis

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Abortion Bans Are Driving Off Doctors and Putting Basic Health Care at Risk

Julie Rovner and Kaiser Health News

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The End of the COVID Emergency and What It Means for You

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How Fungal Meningitis Outbreaks Can Happen after Cosmetic Procedures and Other Surgeries

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It’s Okay Not to Breastfeed

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