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Activists claim Alabama embryo ruling violates separation of church-state

February 23, 2024

Activists claim Alabama embryo ruling violates separation of church-state

Chief Justice Tom Parker alarmed church-state separation advocates by quoting the Bible in his opinion on the Alabama ruling that said frozen embryos are children under state law.

Alabama providers suspend IVF treatments after state court’s ruling as fertility experts weigh in

February 22, 2024

Alabama providers suspend IVF treatments after state court’s ruling as fertility experts weigh in

A decision handed down by the Alabama Supreme Court has led to a halt in IVF services at some locations and a flurry of protests from providers in the fertility space.

Since Idaho abortions were banned, dozens of obstetricians have closed shop, report says

February 22, 2024

Since Idaho abortions were banned, dozens of obstetricians have closed shop, report says

A new report shows 51 fewer obstetricians are practicing in Idaho in 2023 than in 2022, and two hospital obstetrics programs have closed since most abortions were banned in the state.

University of Alabama at Birmingham pauses in vitro fertilization following state Supreme Court embryo ruling

February 21, 2024

University of Alabama at Birmingham pauses in vitro fertilization following state Supreme Court embryo ruling

The University of Alabama at Birmingham stopped in vitro fertilization procedures after the Alabama Supreme Court ruled frozen embryos have the same legal status as children.

Alabama frozen embryo ruling will limit fertility treatment access, critics say

February 21, 2024

Alabama frozen embryo ruling will limit fertility treatment access, critics say

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos created during fertility treatments are children under state law. Critics said this risks limiting fertility treatments in the state.

Alabama Supreme Court rules couples can sue for wrongful death after embryos were dropped

February 20, 2024

Alabama Supreme Court rules couples can sue for wrongful death after embryos were dropped

The Alabama Supreme Court ruled that frozen embryos are considered children. This allows couples to sue over the death of their unborn children after their embryos were destroyed.

UK University hospital system claims trans woman milk ‘is as good for babies’ as female breast milk

February 20, 2024

UK University hospital system claims trans woman milk ‘is as good for babies’ as female breast milk

A letter from the medical director of the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust claims milk from a trans-woman is "comparable" to female breast milk.

Hundreds of rural hospitals are in danger of shutting down, study finds: ‘At risk of closure'

February 18, 2024

Hundreds of rural hospitals are in danger of shutting down, study finds: ‘At risk of closure'

Hundreds of hospitals in rural areas of the U.S. are at risk of closure, according to new data from Chartis, a Chicago health care advisory services firm. An ER doctor weighed in on the findings.

Texas zoo welcomes third gorilla in 115 years after doctors perform emergency delivery: 'An honor'

February 16, 2024

Texas zoo welcomes third gorilla in 115 years after doctors perform emergency delivery: 'An honor'

Doctors performed an emergency C-section on a Texas gorilla showing signs of preeclampsia in the later stages of her pregnancy. The Fort Worth Zoo welcomed its third gorilla in 115 years.

Erectile dysfunction meds like Viagra linked to reduced Alzheimer's risk, study suggests

February 16, 2024

Erectile dysfunction meds like Viagra linked to reduced Alzheimer's risk, study suggests

Researchers in the U.K. found that men prescribed erectile dysfunction drugs were 18% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease years later. Alzheimer’s Association Dr. Ozama Ismail weighed in.