Westlake HS students selected for funding at National Pitch competition
PharmAssist, the Westlake HS Business Incubator team, was awarded up to $10,000 with the condition that what they raise on their own will be matched by INCubatoredu.
PharmAssist, the Westlake HS Business Incubator team, was awarded up to $10,000 with the condition that what they raise on their own will be matched by INCubatoredu.
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
Floating abortion clinic proposed in Gulf of Mexico to bypass bans in southern states
A California doctor is proposing a "floating abortion clinic" aboard a ship in the Gulf of Mexico's federal waters as a way to maintain access for people in southern states where abortion bans have been enacted.
A California doctor is proposing a "floating abortion clinic" aboard a ship in the Gulf of Mexico's federal waters as a way to maintain access for people in southern states where abortion bans have been enacted.
Over-the-counter birth control: FDA to weigh approval of pill without prescription for 1st time
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Hormone-based pills have long been the most common form of birth control in the U.S., used by millions of women since the 1960s.
Biden considering declaring health emergency for abortion access
President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.
President Joe Biden says he's considering declaring a public health emergency to free up federal resources to promote abortion access.
North Texas city begins offering free medical and dental services to residents
A small town on the edge of the DFW area is set to offer free basic healthcare to anyone who lives there. Before that takes effect, residents got access to free medical screenings and dental services on Friday.
A small town on the edge of the DFW area is set to offer free basic healthcare to anyone who lives there. Before that takes effect, residents got access to free medical screenings and dental services on Friday.
Nationwide abortion ban could raise maternal death rate by 24%, study suggests
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
Banning abortion nationwide would also severely impact Black people, increasing maternal deaths by as much as 39%, the study found.
10-year-old rape victim in Ohio reportedly denied abortion, travels to Indiana for procedure
The young girl could not get an abortion in Ohio because the state now bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
The young girl could not get an abortion in Ohio because the state now bans the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy.
California becomes first state to cover health care for all immigrants
California is now the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
California is now the first state to guarantee free health care for all low-income immigrants living in the country illegally, a move that will provide coverage for an additional 764,000 people at an eventual cost of about $2.7 billion a year.
Nearly 70% of medical debt will be removed from US credit reports
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
Patient advocates call the move a huge advance, but they question whether medical debt should be on credit reports at all.
State-of-the-art orthotic, prosthetic clinic opens in North Austin
Hanger Clinic held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new, state-of-the-art facility near North Lamar and Airport Blvd.
Hanger Clinic held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new, state-of-the-art facility near North Lamar and Airport Blvd.
Medical aid in dying: States debate right-to-die laws
"Death with Dignity" laws are on the books in 10 states and Washington DC, but opponents say they're ripe for abuse and discriminate against people with disabilities.
"Death with Dignity" laws are on the books in 10 states and Washington DC, but opponents say they're ripe for abuse and discriminate against people with disabilities.
Abortions in Texas resume after Harris County judge blocks pre-Roe ban
Texas' pre-Roe abortion ban has been blocked by a Harris County state court judge, allowing abortions to continue up to six weeks of pregnancy.
Texas' pre-Roe abortion ban has been blocked by a Harris County state court judge, allowing abortions to continue up to six weeks of pregnancy.
What Roe v. Wade reversal means for Texans
Abortions in Texas will soon be banned from the moment of fertilization. What else does the Roe v. Wade reversal mean for Texans?
Abortions in Texas will soon be banned from the moment of fertilization. What else does the Roe v. Wade reversal mean for Texans?
Protests held in Austin in wake of Supreme Court's decision
Thousands of people took to the streets across the United States Friday after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. More protests are planned for Austin throughout the weekend.
Thousands of people took to the streets across the United States Friday after the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. More protests are planned for Austin throughout the weekend.
West Coast states promise access to abortion, contraceptives
Within hours of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday, the governors of California, Oregon and Washington promised to defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives.
Within hours of the Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade on Friday, the governors of California, Oregon and Washington promised to defend access to reproductive health care, including abortion and contraceptives.
Arizona leaders react after Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The ruling on a case known as Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization sets in motion a series of events that will likely lead to abortion being banned or severely restricted in roughly half of the 50 states.
The ruling on a case known as Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization sets in motion a series of events that will likely lead to abortion being banned or severely restricted in roughly half of the 50 states.
83 elected prosecutors nationwide commit to not prosecute abortions after Roe v Wade overturned
Following the Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, 83 elected prosecutors from around the nation pledged to use their discretion and refuse to prosecute those who seek, assist in or provide abortions, calling the criminalization of abortion care "a mockery of justice."
Following the Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, 83 elected prosecutors from around the nation pledged to use their discretion and refuse to prosecute those who seek, assist in or provide abortions, calling the criminalization of abortion care "a mockery of justice."
Abortions in Texas have stopped after AG Ken Paxton said pre-Roe bans could be in effect, clinics say
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, allowing states to set their own laws regulating abortion procedures.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, allowing states to set their own laws regulating abortion procedures.
Walt Disney Co. tells employees it will pay for travel costs for their reproductive care
The Walt Disney Company told employees Friday that it recognizes the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on abortion – and that it remains committed to providing access to healthcare, including family planning and reproductive care, "no matter where they live."
The Walt Disney Company told employees Friday that it recognizes the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on abortion – and that it remains committed to providing access to healthcare, including family planning and reproductive care, "no matter where they live."