Tag: Health

During the oral arguments, all eyes will be on Justice Anthony Kennedy, who is expected to be the decisive vote on the issue. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy, File)

Supreme Court set to hear biggest abortion case in a decade

Paige Winfield Cunningham · March 2, 2016 5:01 am

In the case of Kermit Gosnell in Philadelphia, Karnamaya Mongar started to turn grey with slowed breathing during the killing of her 19-week-old child, yet Gosnell just continued and then afterwards told his assistant to call 911. (AP Photo)

Supreme Court abortion case is about protecting women’s health

Kristan Hawkins · February 29, 2016 7:00 pm

The efforts indicate an escalating focus among policymakers on the skyrocketing rate of prescription drug abuse in the U.S., a problem that has been building for more than a decade. (AP Photo)

While Congress argues about fixing opioid abuse, here’s who is preparing to tackle it

Paige Winfield Cunningham · February 29, 2016 5:01 am

This bill is designed to ensure that federal resources are devoted to evidence-based treatment and recovery programs that work. And it tackles this problem of babies born with addiction. (AP Photo)

Bipartisan anti-heroin plan helps women, babies

Rob Portman · February 29, 2016 2:00 am

Planned Parenthood says the many new regulations have prompted it to close some centers, but it won't say how many. (AP Photo)

How tough new abortion laws are actually helping Planned Parenthood

Paige Winfield Cunningham · February 27, 2016 5:00 pm

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia suffered from a number of health problems, according to a report. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)

Doctor: Scalia was in poor health

Anna Giaritelli · February 23, 2016 10:50 pm

"Snacks shouldn't replace a meal, so look for ways to help your kids understand how much is enough," the USDA tip sheet says. "Store snack-size bags in the cupboard and use them to control serving sizes." (AP Photo)

USDA updates federal guidance on how kids should eat snacks

Pete Kasperowicz · February 22, 2016 10:35 pm

What Scalia’s death means for the biggest Supreme Court cases

adam-gustafson · February 22, 2016 5:01 am

The list of health problems that can be linked to environmental problems is "long and growing," says U.N. (Martial Trezzini/Keystone via AP)

Energy and Environment

U.N. ties Zika virus to climate change

John Siciliano · February 20, 2016 12:32 am

We have proof of concept that it is possible to wipe out the Aedes mosquito, at least for a period of years to decades. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

Zika’s march through the Americas

Peter J · February 19, 2016 5:02 am

"We should make it clear that getting help isn't a sign of weakness, it's a sign of strength, and we should ensure that people can get the treatment they need," Michelle Obama wrote. (AP Photo)

Michelle Obama wants to end stigma surrounding mental health

Kelly Cohen · February 17, 2016 9:46 pm

The ad, seen in Moscow's Red Square, claims Obama has killed anywhere up to 6 million people annually.

Russian ad: ‘Obama kills a lot of people’

Anna Giaritelli · February 16, 2016 11:14 pm