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One year after a restrictive abortion law took effect, a poll shows a majority of Texans surveyed say they support abortion access in most or all cases. Many say the issue will motivate them to vote. -
An ob-gyn and nurse-midwife are gearing up to open an all-trimester abortion clinic near Washington, D.C. They aim to provide abortions later in pregnancy and serve women from states with bans. -
With case rates falling, Americans will soon have the choice to receive an omicron specific booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. -
Michigan's Board of Canvassers rejected an abortion rights initiative on Wednesday after its Republican board members voted against putting the proposed constitutional amendment on November's ballot. -
Minors age 12 to 17 in California can already receive vaccinations for hepatitis B and HPV that prevent sexually transmitted diseases without parental permission. The teen consent bill was one of several coronavirus-related bills that faced heavy opposition. -
In May, Americans made up 25% of patients receiving abortions at one clinic in Tijuana. By July, it was an estimated 50%. The director believes it's due to cost, privacy and convenience. -
California could soon become the seventh state to make sure people won't lose their jobs for smoking marijuana outside of work. -
A bill penned by Senate Pro Tempore Toni Atkins, D- San Diego — which would allow California qualified nurse practitioners to perform first-trimester abortions. -
The Food and Drug Administration is planning to authorize a new generation of COVID-19 boosters this week that for the first time will target the omicron variant. -
Only 9% of children between six months and four years old have been vaccinated.
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