Selena Simmons-Duffin
Stories
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Health
Open enrollment for ACA insurance is about to close. It's already a record year for sign-ups
Nearly 16 million people have enrolled so far, and people can still sign up in most places until Sunday.
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Health
It's not too late to get a Covid booster — especially for older adults
Public health officials want more Americans to get the latest Covid vaccine booster. Only 35% of people over 65 have gotten the shot, though 75% of COVID deaths are among people in this age group.
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Health
Doctors who want to defy abortion laws say it's too risky
In states with abortion bans, doctors may hesitate to provide abortion care in a medical emergency. Some ethicists argue doctors should practice civil disobedience and put patients' lives first.
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Health
Doctors who would like to defy abortion laws say it's too risky
Doctors in states with abortion bans can face prison time and lose their licenses if they violate the laws. Some are calling on doctors to openly defy the bans.
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National
Her miscarriage left her bleeding profusely. An Ohio ER sent her home to wait
State law at the time prohibited abortion after around 6 weeks. Legal experts say this kind of law leaves doctors uncertain of what's legal and can put patients in dangerous situations.
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Health
At 18 weeks pregnant, she faced an immense decision with just days to make it
About halfway into her pregnancy, Karla found out her fetus had a severe genetic anomaly. As she grappled with an uncertain prognosis, she was up against North Carolina's 20-week abortion limit.
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Health
66 clinics stopped providing abortions in the 100 days since Roe fell
A new report assessed the impact of laws in the 15 states that have banned or heavily restricted abortion since June 24.
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National
Life expectancy drops in the U.S. for the second year in a row
Life expectancy in the United States dropped for the second year in a row, according to new provisional data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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National
Life expectancy in the U.S. continues to drop, driven by COVID-19
Americans' life expectancy dropped for the second year in a row and is the biggest drop since the 1920s. COVID-19 is driving the downward trend, according to CDC data.
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Politics
Senate to vote on huge package that would change drug pricing and health insurance
The Inflation Reduction Act aims to put caps on drug price increases and out of pocket spending. It also includes a provision allowing Medicare to negotiate price some drugs.