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Florida reports biggest single-day jump in Zika cases to date
As the wait for Congress to pass a Zika funding bill drags on, case counts continue to rise.
Supreme Court strikes down Texas abortion clinic restrictions in major pro-choice ruling
In a 5-3 ruling, the court set a new national precedent and overturned a 2013 Texas law that would have forced abortion clinics in the state to close.
Paul Ryan’s anti-Obamacare plan would screw the sick and poor, critics say
Ryan released the plan, called "A Better Way," on Wednesday, to repeal the Affordable Care Act and replace it with what he says are the good parts of Obamacare, but critics say looks can be deceiving.
Women in Areas Afflicted by the Zika Virus Should Avoid Pregnancy, WHO Says
The World Health Organization is advising women living in areas where the Zika virus is being transmitted to delay getting pregnant, advice already given by several countries where the virus is in widespread transmission.
California Becomes Fifth US State to Allow Aid in Dying for Terminal Patients
Terminally ill California patients will now be able to request life-ending medications from their doctors.
Stem Cell Injections to the Brain Could Help Stroke Patients Regain Mobility
Stroke damage is usually permanent, so Stanford researchers were surprised to see some patients regain mobility after receiving stem cell injections to the brain.
The US Death Rate Went Up For The First Time in a Decade
Experts say it's not clear yet whether increased death rate is a coincidence or the start of a trend.
What You Need to Know About the Antibiotic-Resistant Superbug That Just Arrived in the US
Public health officials fear the dawning of a post-antibiotic era, and the discovery of a new strain of bacteria in the US is a warning to act before it's too late.
The CDC Is Monitoring 279 Pregnant Women With Zika In The US
CDC has changed the way it monitors and reports pregnant women with Zika virus to include those who tested positive for the virus but never had symptoms.
If You Think You Have Chronic Lyme Disease, Most Doctors Say You're Wrong
The majority of doctors and medical groups say there's no proof "chronic" Lyme disease is real, and they charge that the so-called "Lyme literate" doctors who diagnose and treat it are con-artists and quacks.
A Cancer Patient Got the First Successful Penis Transplant in US History
After undergoing a procedure that took 15 hours, doctors say they are "cautiously optimistic" the 64-year-old man will be able to have sex again.
The FDA Is Cracking Down on E-Cigarettes and Will Ban Sales to Minors
Vaping manufacturers will have to apply for FDA marketing authorization and provide information on the design and ingredients of their products — and they are not happy.