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Federal appeals court ruling deals a blow to abortion pill access. The death toll from the Lahaina fires has increased to 101. Guatemala's presidential elections are this weekend.
Health & Safety
Federal appeals court ruling deals a blow to access to abortion pill mifepristone
The appeals court backs restricting the use of mifepristone, a pill used in medication abortions. But previous action by the Supreme Court means the status quo holds for now.
Ruling deals blow to access to abortion pill mifepristone — but nothing changes yet
A federal appeals court would restrict the use of mifepristone, a pill used in medication abortions. But previous action by the Supreme Court means the status quo holds for now.
Hurricanes cause vast majority of storm deaths in vulnerable communities
New research puts stark numbers on a well-known disparity: poor and vulnerable communities suffer over 90 percent of deaths associated with major storms.
Texas workers are speaking up before the ban on guaranteed water breaks starts
A new state law in Texas goes into effect soon that bans guaranteed water breaks on outdoor job sites. Now, some cities and workers there are pushing back and calling for new federal heat standards.
Restrictions on abortion pill mifepristone upheld by U.S. appeals court
A U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals panel upheld restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone, finding that the FDA didn't take safety concerns into account when making the pill more accessible.
After Maui's deadly fires, one doctor hits the road to help those in need
The death toll from Maui's fires has surpassed 100. Many more were injured. Others fled without their prescription drugs. Getting victims the care they need has been tough. One doctor is stepping up.
![Rukaya Mumuni, nurse and public health specialist from Ghana, at the Women Deliver Conference in Kigali, Rwanda. "I wish women [could] get the right training, compensation, mentorship and recognition for the vital work they do in health care," she says.](https://wfdd-live.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/card/s3/images/story/What-does-it-take-to-be-a-heroine-of-health-Education-dedication--a-stealth-plan-1192555908-1692196218.jpg?h=0a8b6f8b&itok=t35JN6Aj)
What does it take to be a heroine of health? Education, dedication ... a stealth plan
We interview two honorees from this summer's Women Deliver conference: a community health worker with an innovative strategy and a nurse who aims to heal the sick and bolster her profession.
Hospitals sued thousands of patients in North Carolina for unpaid bills, report finds
The suits pursued patients and their families, sometimes putting liens on homes. "I know my house will never be mine. It is going to be the hospital's," said Donna Lindabury, 70, who lost her case.
With wildfire smoke, improving indoor air quality at home is crucial
The air this summer has been brutally hot. And, depending on where you live, also filled with wildfire smoke. Which means it's crucial to make sure the air inside is clean and safe to breathe.