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Texas’ Abortion Ban Is Having a ‘Domino Effect’ on Clinics Across the U.S.
“We are seeing massive ripple effects across the country for other states taking on displaced patients.”
A Sexually Transmitted Disease Is Killing Texas Babies
As congenital syphilis cases soar in the state, especially among infants of color, health officials wonder what it will take to get the public’s attention.
Interviews With Writer Kim Krisberg on the Sharp Increase in Babies Born With Syphilis
Public Health Watch contributing writer Kim Krisberg spoke with the Texas Standard and Houston Public Media about her in-depth story on the sharp rise in the number of congenital syphilis cases in Texas.
Long Before a Near-Total Ban, Texas Was Home to Most ‘Abortion Deserts’ in U.S.
A state law that took effect Sept. 1 has amounted to a ban for 80% of abortion-seeking Texans. Patients’ driving distance to the nearest abortion clinic is estimated to have increased 14-fold, from an average of 17 miles to 247 miles each way.
‘The Enemy Is Lurking in Our Bodies’ — Women Veterans Say Toxic Exposure Caused Breast Cancer
As the last troops leave the “forever wars,” doctors say they’re seeing more women veterans with breast cancer — younger than the national average.
Solitary Confinement Condemns Many Prisoners to Long-Term Health Issues
An international movement is pushing to limit the form of incarceration due to its damaging physical and psychological effects.
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