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Taylor Shelton of Charleston was faced with wanting an abortion and being unable to find a South Carolina provider who could schedule the procedure within the state-mandated allowable timeframe. South Carolina passed legislation in 2024 that only allows an abortion during the first six weeks after conception.

‘The whole system is messed up.’ SC woman’s abortion ordeal is what awaits others

Taylor Shelton of Charleston was faced with wanting an abortion and being unable to find a South Carolina provider who could schedule the procedure within the state-mandated allowable timeframe. South Carolina passed legislation in 2024 that only allows an abortion during the first six weeks after conception.

July 21, 2024, 6:22am Health

CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Taylor Shelton enjoys time with friends, reading, running and cooking with her partner. The Lowcountry resident connects to spirituality through meditation in yoga. She hikes and enjoys the mountains, but considers herself more of a beach girl. Read story

Why the election may slow plans to replace lead pipes

July 21, 2024, 6:00am Health

With the Environmental Protection Agency’s latest — and strictest — plan to minimize the risk of Americans drinking lead-contaminated water on the horizon, the debate over whether the rules go too far or not nearly far enough is reaching a tipping point. Read story

FILE - In this March 25, 2015 file photo, Margot Riphagen of New Orleans, La., wears a birth control pills costume during a protest in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. A U.S. judge will hear arguments Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, over California’s attempt to block new rules by the Trump administration that would allow more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women. The new rules are set to go into effect on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

If lawsuit ends federal mandates on birth control coverage, states will have the say

FILE - In this March 25, 2015 file photo, Margot Riphagen of New Orleans, La., wears a birth control pills costume during a protest in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. A U.S. judge will hear arguments Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, over California’s attempt to block new rules by the Trump administration that would allow more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women. The new rules are set to go into effect on Monday, Jan. 14, 2019.

July 21, 2024, 6:00am Health

David Engler had been pretty sure he didn’t want children. Then a frustrating school day two years ago helped seal the deal for the now 43-year-old substitute teacher. Read story

A woman cools herself with a fan June 26 during a hot day in London.

Hot weather more dangerous than you think, experts say

A woman cools herself with a fan June 26 during a hot day in London.

July 20, 2024, 6:04am Health

Jonathan Bethly was upbeat as he helped his friend clean out some storage units for extra cash on a hot summer day, laughing and joking as he worked. Read story

Violet Rin, a transgender woman in Florida, gives herself estrogen injections once a week.

‘We’ve created medical refugees.’ LGBTQ+ health care workers fight for gender-affirming care amid rise in anti-trans laws

Violet Rin, a transgender woman in Florida, gives herself estrogen injections once a week.

July 20, 2024, 5:19am Health

LOS ANGELES -- Nico Olalia had just finished her initial nurse training in the Philippines when she realized her aspirations were growing bigger than her home archipelago. Read story

As public health becomes political, state surgeons general play delicate role

July 20, 2024, 5:17am Health

When Louisiana Republican state Rep. Brach Myers stood on the House floor this past April to advocate for his bill to create a state surgeon general position, the questions were sparse, and the debate lasted only a few minutes. Read story

2 more bird flu cases in Colo.; study finds no asymptomatic infections

July 19, 2024, 5:38pm Health

U.S. health officials on Friday announced two more bird flu cases among farmworkers, but they also said a new study in Michigan suggested the virus is not causing silent infections in people. Read story

Washington’s 988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline marks 2nd anniversary as advocates call it pillar for mental health support

July 19, 2024, 6:03am Clark County Health

July marks the two-year anniversary of the launch of Washington’s 988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline, an initiative advocates say has become a pillar for mental health support. Read story