In Washington state, pharmacists are poised to start prescribing abortion drugs They're pioneering a new model of care that will allow for one-stop, same-day access to mifepristone — no appointment necessary. Patrick Adams
She began to panic during a double biopsy. Then she felt a comforting touch In the middle of a long and painful medical procedure, Aya McMillan started to panic. But a kind stranger did something that helped her get through it. Autumn Barnes
How to prevent stress from escalating into distress If you've been experiencing negative feelings like panic or anxiety for more than a few days, you might be in distress, says psychiatrist Dr. Kali Cyrus. Here's how to keep those emotions in check. Liliana Maria Percy Ruiz
California governor sacks effort to limit tackle football for kids A California proposal to phase out tackle football for children under twelve came to a screeching halt when the governor stepped in and said he wouldn't support it. Kate Wolffe / CapRadio
In Oregon, some see the benefits of psychedelic treatment for mental health conditions When Oregon legalized psilocybin, it did so under a bill that specifically cited the drug's efficacy in treating mental health conditions. Centers are now opening their doors across the state. Deena Prichep
Charcuterie sold at Costco and Sam's Club is being linked to a salmonella outbreak The CDC says there have been at least 47 illnesses across 22 states tied to the outbreak, which officials believe is linked to charcuterie meat trays sold at the two wholesale stores. Diba Mohtasham
Global buzzwords for 2024: Gender apartheid. Climate mobility. Mega-election year 2024 will be awash in new (and sometimes familiar) buzzwords that point up the polycrises (another buzzword) around the planet. Here's a guide for the perplexed. Andrew Connelly
Apple Watch users are losing a popular health app after court's ruling in patent case The ability to measure blood oxygen levels is dropping from the Apple Watch Series 9 and Watch Ultra 2. Apple is making the change to comply with a ruling by the International Trade Commission. Diba Mohtasham
Kids of color get worse health care across the board in the U.S., research finds From neonatal and primary care to emergency medicine, kids got lower-quality care than their white peers, researchers found. Disparities include longer waits and less pain medication after surgery. Maria Godoy
Tobacco use is going down globally, but not as much as hoped, the WHO says In 2022, there were about 1.25 billion tobacco users ages 15 and older, down from 1.36 billion in 2000. But countries around the world had set a bigger goal. James Doubek
