South Dakota Republican lawmakers want clarity for the state’s abortion laws. They propose a...
PIERRE, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota’s Republican-controlled Legislature on Thursday approved the creation of a video to outline the state’s abortion laws and to...
Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here’s what you need to know
Cases of norovirus, a nasty stomach bug that spreads easily, are climbing in the Northeastern U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported...
LGBTQ+ advocacy group sues Texas AG, says it won’t identify transgender families
A national LGBTQ+ advocacy group is suing the Texas Attorney General's office rather than hand over information about its support of transgender children receiving...
Owners of St. Louis nursing home that closed abruptly face federal fine of more...
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Federal regulators have issued a $55,000 fine after St. Louis’ largest nursing home closed without warning, although experts said the...
Flu shots are doing OK vs. virus, US numbers indicate
NEW YORK (AP) — Early estimates suggest flu shots are performing OK in the current U.S. winter flu season.The vaccines were around 40% effective...
West Virginia House OKs bill doctors say would eliminate care for most at-risk transgender...
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia's Republican-controlled House of Delegates passed a bill on Wednesday that doctors treating transgender youth in the state say...
Fast-food wrappers that contain PFAS are no longer sold in the US, the FDA...
Fast-food wrappers and packaging that contain so-called forever chemicals are no longer being sold in the U.S., the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday.It's...
Patients urge Alabama lawmakers to restore IVF services in the state
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — LeeLee Ray went through eight miscarriages, one ectopic pregnancy and multiple surgeries before turning to surrogacy in her hopes of...
Federal court dismisses case against Iowa governor’s ban on school mask mandates
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A federal court on Tuesday dismissed a legal challenge to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ policy prohibiting schools from instituting...
Kentucky lawmakers advance bill allowing child support to begin with pregnancy
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Lawmakers in Kentucky advanced a bill Tuesday that would grant the right to collect child support for unborn children, reflecting...