Texas judge's anti-abortion drug ruling is indefensible, says lawyer
NPR's Juana Summers talks with lawyer Adam Unikowsky about a Texas judge's ruling overturning FDA approval for the abortion pill mifepristone.
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Where gender-affirming care for youth is banned, intersex surgery may be allowed
Some states that ban gender-affirming care for trans youth do allow intersex surgeries.
How an abortion pill ruling could threaten the FDA's regulatory authority
A medical ethics expert says a Texas abortion pill ruling is unprecedented because a federal judge "standing in" for regulators could have far-reaching implications beyond mifepristone.
More than half of Americans have dealt with gun violence in their personal lives
A national poll finds that a majority of Americans have felt the effects of gun violence in their personal lives.
A rise in attacks on schools has left Brazil reeling — and searching for solutions
The numbers are far less than in the U.S. but school attacks are definitely on the increase, prompting soul-searching — and a national debate over strategies to prevent future tragedies.
Medication abortion is still possible with just one drug. Here's how it works
A judge's ruling puts access to the abortion drug mifepristone in limbo, pending further court decisions. But there's another drug that is safe and effective at ending early pregnancy.
Millions of people may soon be disenrolled from Medicaid despite still being eligible
States can once again begin removing people from their Medicaid rolls. It's estimated that about 15 million people could lose their coverage in the coming months, including many who remain eligible.
The dream of wiping out polio might need a rethink
When public health specialists look at the annual case counts, some see a trend that raises questions about how realistic the goal of a polio-free world might be.
Documents in abortion pill lawsuit raise questions about ex-husband's claims
A Texas man is suing three women he says helped his ex-wife obtain an abortion "without even his knowledge." Experts say documents related to the case suggest he might have known ahead of time.
What's next for the abortion pill mifepristone?
Access to mifepristone, a medication that is used in about half of all abortions nationwide, hangs in the balance of two contradictory court rulings. A date with the Supreme Court is all but certain.