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Hearing loss is biggest disability among military veterans, expert says
Ahead of Veterans Day, an audiologist offers hearing safety tips for America’s vets By Angelica Stabile Fox News Published November 9, 2024 4:30am EST Audiologist offers tips for veterans to protect their hearing health As thousands of wounded warriors and military veterans battle disabilities and injuries every day, the most common ailment often gets overlooked. Tinnitus, or ringing in the…
Transgender athletes controversy erupts in Bay Area high school sports
“Right now, it’s incredibly scary. Quite frankly, I’m a little frightened for the kids, for trans girls,” Sell said. By Kristen Sze Friday, November 22, 2024 SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — The question over inclusion of transgender athletes in competitive sports was made into a flashpoint during the recent presidential campaign, and it continues to divide in…
Oakland teacher fired for wearing ‘Free Palestine’ pin
Bishop O’Dowd High, a private Catholic school in Oakland, fired an English teacher for “insubordination” after she refused to stop wearing a pin bearing the Palestinian flag and the words “Free Palestine” By Bigad Shaban, Michael Bott, Michael Horn and Alex Bozovic • Published November 17, 2024 • Updated on November 19, 2024 at 9:46 am To watch video report, Click Here. Bishop O’Dowd High, a…
Deaf man beaten by Phoenix police files $3.5 million claim
MCAO dropped McAlpin’s charges the week after ABC15 broadcast video of the arrest A pair of Phoenix police officers involved in the violent arrest of a deaf man with cerebral palsy have been placed on paid administrative leave. By: Dave Biscobing Posted 4:00 PM, Nov 20, 2024 To watch video report, Click Here. PHOENIX — The deaf…
Texas follows Louisiana’s lead to reclassify reproductive care drugs as controlled substances
By: Lorena O’Neil November 14, 2024 8:40 pm A Texas lawmaker has filed a bill that would reclassify two drugs used for reproductive health as controlled substances, which would place further restrictions on their access. The proposal mirrors a law in Louisiana that went into effect Oct. 1 that treats mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled substances in…
What Trump’s win could mean for transgender health care access, athletes
Updated November 16, 20249:09 AM ET By Michel Martin, Mansee Khurana Morning Edition is diving into promises President-elect Donald Trump said he would fulfill on Day 1 his second term. In this final part, NPR’s Michel Martin talks to two experts about Trump’s promise to limit access to health care for transgender individuals and banning trans athletes from…
Abortion pills may be FDA’s first test under Trump
Tina Reed Nov 18, 2024 While the early focus on a Trump administration Food and Drug Administration has been on vaccine policy, one of its first moves could be overhauling the federal rules that have made it easier to access the widely used abortion pill mifepristone. Why it matters: Use of the drug has surged as states…
Trump’s plans to change healthcare could slash insurance for some low-income Americans and retirees
Allie Kelly Nov 16, 2024, 3:00 AM CST Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office could mean changes to Americans’ healthcare coverage, based on his previous comments and actions while president. During his recent campaign, Trump promised to make changes to the Affordable Care Act, colloquially called Obamacare, but did not give specifics. “If we can come…
How Do I Protect My Privacy If I’m Seeking an Abortion?
A guide to keeping your plans private through every step of an abortion in any state, including Florida and South Dakota By Tomas Apodaca November 14, 2024 08:00 ET The reelection of former president Donald Trump is almost certain to disrupt the future of reproductive rights in the U.S. The president-elect has pledged to leave abortion up to states…