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July 29, 2024

Abortion front-and-center in ‘swing’ Minnesota as official invites Iowans to avoid new ‘extreme’ ban

Iowa's abortion ban threw neighboring Minnesota further into the swing-state political discussion as Donald Trump believes he can win there, while state officials lauded their lax abortion laws.

July 14, 2024

Stiff person syndrome, ancient cancer care and a lupus breakthrough top this weekend's health recap

Check out some of the top health and wellness stories of the week that you may have missed or have been meaning to check out, including why moms are microdosing on mushrooms.

July 12, 2024

Two states defend women in sports and they are all that is standing in between truth and disaster

States dare to defy government mandates wrecking women's sports and allowing biological males to take over. Now those cases head to the Supreme Court as a chance to stop the insanity.

July 11, 2024

Some tampon products found to contain toxic metals in first-time study: 'Harmful ingredients'

New research from UC Berkeley reveals that tampons from numerous brands may contain toxic metals like lead, arsenic and cadmium. Women's health experts Drs. Jillian LoPiano and Nicole Saphier discuss.

July 11, 2024

In lupus breakthrough, researchers say they may have found what causes the autoimmune disease

Researchers from Northwestern Medicine and Brigham and Women’s Hospital claim they have found a “molecular defect" that leads to lupus. Autoimmune experts weigh in on the potential impact.

July 10, 2024

Some moms are microdosing on mushrooms, touting the benefits – but risks exist, say doctors

Thousands of mothers are taking microdoses of psychedelic or “magic" mushrooms — officially called psilocybin — to ease their stress and anxiety. Experts weigh in on potential benefits and risks.

July 9, 2024

Stiff person syndrome patients share what it’s like to live with the rare disease

Two people who are living with stiff person syndrome — a rare neurological disorder that causes muscle rigidity and spasms — shared with Fox News Digital what their experience has been like.

July 7, 2024

New medications, caregiver stress relievers and epilepsy awareness top this week's health news

This week's health roundup includes a new Alzheimer's medication, a man's fight for epilepsy awareness, tips for relieving caregiver stress, a summer COVID surge and more.

July 6, 2024

Alzheimer’s on mother’s side of the family could increase disease risk, study finds

Having a mother with Alzheimer’s could lead to a higher risk of inherited disease than a paternal history, according to a recent study from Mass General Brigham. Researchers and doctors explain.

July 2, 2024

The 9 most common questions women over 40 ask their doctors, according to a menopause expert

Staying healthy as a woman over age 40 starts with asking the right questions, doctors say. Dr. Alexa Fiffick, a family medicine physician in Cleveland, Ohio, shared what patients want to know.