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Gavin Newsom says he's blocking Louisiana's push to extradite doctor accused of mailing abortion pills

Newsom said extraditing the doctor would have violated an executive order he signed in 2022 barring state agencies in his administration from assisting other states' efforts to prosecute abortion providers.
California Governor Gavin Newsom in Los Angeles on Nov. 1, 2025.
California Governor Gavin Newsom in Los Angeles on Nov. 1, 2025.

Vaccine exemptions for religious or personal beliefs are rising across the U.S.

Since the pandemic, more than half of counties reported an increase in kindergartners opting out of vaccination for nonmedical reasons, data shows.
Shot of an unrecognizable doctor applying a cotton ball to a patient's arm at a hospital
Shot of an unrecognizable doctor applying a cotton ball to a patient's arm at a hospital

EPA to stop calculating deaths avoided and health care savings from air pollution rules

The change means the EPA will focus rules for two pollutants only on the cost to industry, part of a realignment under Trump.
Emissions rise from the smokestacks at the Jeffrey Energy Center coal power plant
Emissions rise from the smokestacks at the Jeffrey Energy Center coal power plant

The key to living longer is small changes in key areas, new research finds

A few extra minutes of sleep, a few more vegetables or grains and a little bit more exercise per day can go a long way toward longevity.

RFK Jr. adds vaccine advisory panel members with histories of opposition to vaccines

The two newest appointees are obstetrician-gynecologists who at times have challenged broad medical consensus.
Robert F. Kennedy speaks at a podium
Robert F. Kennedy speaks at a podium
3d ago

Cancer

Cancer

A new milestone in the cancer fight: 7 in 10 patients now survive five-plus years

Better treatment options have improved survival rates in the U.S., according to a report from the American Cancer Society.
Given 16 months to live, this cancer patient tried to beat the odds
Given 16 months to live, this cancer patient tried to beat the odds

ACA sign-ups fall as higher premiums push people off plans

Sign-ups are down more than 800,000 from last year, according to data released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
A person walks by a shop for Obamacare insurance
A person walks by a shop for Obamacare insurance
4d ago

Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals

About 15,000 nurses are involved in the strike, according to New York State Nurses Association.
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New,York,City,,Ny,Usa,January,9,,2023.,Nurses,At

As cases of bacterial meningitis rise, doctors worry fewer teens will get vaccinated

Under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s guidance, the CDC no longer recommends routine vaccination to protect against the rare but deadly disease.
A doctor applies a patch after vaccination.
A doctor applies a patch after vaccination.

Another California resident dies of death cap mushroom poisoning

The state has recorded an unusual spate of poisonings from foraged mushrooms. There have been 35 since November, whereas fewer than five would be expected in an average year.

South Carolina measles outbreak surges past 300 cases

The state has confirmed 99 new cases since Tuesday. Arizona, North Carolina, Ohio and Utah are also reporting cases.
Dermatitis rash viral disease with immunodeficiency on arm of young adult
Dermatitis rash viral disease with immunodeficiency on arm of young adult

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