Interest in vasectomies spiked since Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court
One clinic in Austin, Texas, said it usually gets about eight calls a day on average for a vasectomy consultation, but after last week’s Supreme Court decision, the number of calls has skyrocketed to 100 a day, on average.
One clinic in Austin, Texas, said it usually gets about eight calls a day on average for a vasectomy consultation, but after last week’s Supreme Court decision, the number of calls has skyrocketed to 100 a day, on average.
Roe v. Wade: What to know about the now-overturned abortion ruling, and what's next for Arizona
More than a month after a leak that sent shockwaves across the country, justices of the United States Supreme Court overturned a landmark 1970s ruling that paved the way for legalized abortions in the United States. Here's what you should know about Roe v. Wade, in addition to the controversies surrounding it.
More than a month after a leak that sent shockwaves across the country, justices of the United States Supreme Court overturned a landmark 1970s ruling that paved the way for legalized abortions in the United States. Here's what you should know about Roe v. Wade, in addition to the controversies surrounding it.
'World's largest' chocolate factory halts production after salmonella infection
A huge Belgian chocolate factory has halted production after detecting salmonella in a batch of chocolates.
A huge Belgian chocolate factory has halted production after detecting salmonella in a batch of chocolates.
Sonny Barger, leader of Hells Angels, dies
Ralph "Sonny" Barger, who founded the Oakland chapter of the Hells Angels and became the public face of the motorcycle club, has died at 83.
Ralph "Sonny" Barger, who founded the Oakland chapter of the Hells Angels and became the public face of the motorcycle club, has died at 83.
Biden says he'd back exception to filibuster to protect abortion access
Biden's filibuster remarks may cheer supporters who want to see him take more strident stances on the issue, but it's unlikely to change the outcome in Washington.
Biden's filibuster remarks may cheer supporters who want to see him take more strident stances on the issue, but it's unlikely to change the outcome in Washington.
Good sleep 'essential' for cardiovascular health, American Heart Association says
The American Heart Association has added sleep duration to its checklist for optimal cardiovascular health. Here’s what healthy sleep looks like.
The American Heart Association has added sleep duration to its checklist for optimal cardiovascular health. Here’s what healthy sleep looks like.
US health officials grapple with whether to offer new COVID-19 booster shots this fall
"This is science at its toughest," FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Mark said of whether to offer modified COVID-19 booster shots this fall due to the changing coronavirus.
"This is science at its toughest," FDA vaccine chief Dr. Peter Mark said of whether to offer modified COVID-19 booster shots this fall due to the changing coronavirus.
How families are handling the end of pandemic-era free school meals
The pandemic-era federal aid that made school meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — is ending, raising fears about the effects in the upcoming school year for families already struggling with rising food and fuel costs.
The pandemic-era federal aid that made school meals available for free to all public school students — regardless of family income levels — is ending, raising fears about the effects in the upcoming school year for families already struggling with rising food and fuel costs.
V is for vaccine: Sesame Street's Elmo gets COVID-19 vaccine
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, announced that Elmo had gotten vaccinated in public service announcement posted to YouTube.
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, announced that Elmo had gotten vaccinated in public service announcement posted to YouTube.
People more unhappy, stressed out than ever worldwide, poll finds
A new poll reflects that stress and worry for people reached a higher rate in 2021 compared to the emotions most felt at the start of the pandemic.
A new poll reflects that stress and worry for people reached a higher rate in 2021 compared to the emotions most felt at the start of the pandemic.
Convicted killer Scott Peterson's court hearing delayed because of COVID
A San Mateo County court hearing scheduled for convicted murderer Scott Peterson was delayed because of COVID,
A San Mateo County court hearing scheduled for convicted murderer Scott Peterson was delayed because of COVID,
Here's who should get vaccines for monkeypox
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
Reacting to a surprising and growing monkeypox outbreak, U.S. health officials on Tuesday expanded the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus.
Arizonans for Reproductive Freedom looking for 356K signatures to get abortion initiative on the ballot
Abortion rights supporters launched a bid to give residents in Arizona a chance to vote on whether the right to abortion should be legal in the state. Backers need to have enough signatures by July 7 to get it on the ballot.
Abortion rights supporters launched a bid to give residents in Arizona a chance to vote on whether the right to abortion should be legal in the state. Backers need to have enough signatures by July 7 to get it on the ballot.
CTE: Ex-MLS player becomes 1st in the league diagnosed with brain disease
Researchers have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a Major League Soccer player for the first time.
Researchers have diagnosed chronic traumatic encephalopathy in a Major League Soccer player for the first time.
What to know about Vitalant's upcoming largest blood drive in Arizona amid a massive shortage
Blood donations typically drop in the summertime, causing supplies to continuously drop. Vitalant says supplies of type O blood dipped below a 2-day supply and that blood is being used faster than it can be provided. Vitalant has added a second day to Arizona?s largest blood drive to try to get an immediate increase in blood donations. More than 700 appointments remain open. The blood bank runs Saturday, July 2 at the Gila River Arena and on Sunday, July 3 at Tempe Center for the Arts.
Blood donations typically drop in the summertime, causing supplies to continuously drop. Vitalant says supplies of type O blood dipped below a 2-day supply and that blood is being used faster than it can be provided. Vitalant has added a second day to Arizona?s largest blood drive to try to get an immediate increase in blood donations. More than 700 appointments remain open. The blood bank runs Saturday, July 2 at the Gila River Arena and on Sunday, July 3 at Tempe Center for the Arts.
FDA advisers recommend updating COVID booster shots for fall
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
Some U.S. adults are a step closer to getting updated COVID-19 boosters this fall, as government advisers voted Tuesday that it’s time to tweak shots to better match the most recent virus variants.
Vitamins, supplements may be waste of money for most Americans, report suggests
For generally healthy and non-pregnant adults, experts said there's no "magic set of pills" — noting how diet and exercise are key.
For generally healthy and non-pregnant adults, experts said there's no "magic set of pills" — noting how diet and exercise are key.
Wisconsin abortion ban: AG Kaul sues to block 173-year-old statute
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the state's 173-year-old abortion ban.
Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul filed a lawsuit Tuesday challenging the state's 173-year-old abortion ban.
Cause of death revealed for Depeche Mode keyboardist Andy Fletcher
Legendary electronic band Depeche Mode has announced the cause of death for founding member Andy Fletcher.
Legendary electronic band Depeche Mode has announced the cause of death for founding member Andy Fletcher.
CVS, Walmart, Rite Aid limiting purchases of Plan B pills following SCOTUS ruling
The pills were in short supply or out of stock on Monday morning on the retailers' websites.
The pills were in short supply or out of stock on Monday morning on the retailers' websites.