If High Court Reverses Roe v. Wade, 22 States Poised to Ban Abortion
Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy had been a swing vote on the issue
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Rescued Thai Boys Being Watched for Illnesses Caught from Cave Animals
Medical responders will be on the lookout for signs of infection
As Electricity Returns to Puerto Rico, Its People Want More Power
The island has long-term plans to make its main public electrical grid smarter as residents turn to solar power and microgrids for faster relief
Use of "Smart Drugs" on the Rise
European nations see biggest increases in use of stimulants such as Ritalin by people seeking brain-boosting effects
A Flu Drug May Be Poised to Upend Treatment in U.S.
The medication can reduce the duration of symptoms
Tick Discovery Highlights How Few Answers We Have about These Pests in the U.S.
As Lyme and other tick-borne diseases worsen in the U.S., new efforts seek to fill in the gaps
What's in the House Bills to Address the Opioid Crisis--and What's Not
Lawmakers are considering 57 separate pieces of legislation
Facebook Redirects Users Searching for Opioids to Federal Crisis Help Line
Tech giants are grappling with questions about illicit sales on their platforms
Controversial Alcohol Study Cancelled by U.S. Health Agency
An investigation by the U.S. National Institutes of Health finds missteps that put the industry-funded project’s credibility in doubt
Volcanic "Pele's Hair" Could Contaminate Drinking Water in Hawaii
The glassy shards from Kilauea’s eruption may be dangerous to humans and animals if consumed
Dengue Vaccine Maker Struggles to Find a Diagnostic That Will Make Its Product Safe to Use
Right now, each child would need to be tested prior to receiving the shot
Puerto Rico's Water System Stutters Back to Normal
Service is supposedly restored to most customers, but some say water is now unclean
New Probiotic Cholera Vaccine Can Outrace the Infection's Rapid Spread
Rapid-response therapies use the lethal bug’s own speed to crowd it out of the gut
Can Opioid Legislation Make a Dent in the National Epidemic?
Dozens of bills have been considered by the House
Prez (of AMA) Issues Call to Arms-Science
At the AMA annual meeting the organization's president petitioned for an evidence-based, science-driven analysis of gun violence and solutions.
Why We Won't Miss Opioids
They are not the great all-purpose painkillers they've been cracked up to be
China May Compete for Limited Opportunities to Test Ebola Vaccine
Only one experimental shot, made by Merck, has been approved for use amid the current outbreak
Ancient Teeth Unlock Plague Secrets
The findings suggest the pathogen’s ancestor is almost 1,000 years older than previously thought
Blood Test Could Predict Premature Birth Risk, Due Date
A teaspoon of a pregnant woman’s blood would be required for this experimental tool
A Shot against Cancer Slated for Testing in Massive Dog Study
The canine clinical trial will vaccinate 800 healthy pets