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Health Care Archive

Archives for December 2021

Politics
Why adoption isn’t a replacement for abortion rightsWhy adoption isn’t a replacement for abortion rights
Politics

From the dangers of pregnancy to the trauma of adoption, there’s a lot SCOTUS has not acknowledged as Roe v. Wade hangs in the balance.

By Anna North
Covid-19
Who the pandemic’s next phase will hurt the mostWho the pandemic’s next phase will hurt the most
Covid-19

The US health system’s racial inequities will still be felt after Covid-19 becomes endemic.

By Dylan Scott
Covid-19
Biden’s winter Covid plan is what a new normal might look likeBiden’s winter Covid plan is what a new normal might look like
Covid-19

The pandemic refuses to quit. What can the White House do about it?

By Dylan Scott
Covid-19
How to know if omicron is as scary as it seemsHow to know if omicron is as scary as it seems
Covid-19

These 5 leading indicators will help experts figure out how much of a threat omicron really is.

By Dylan Scott
Covid-19
Booster shots today could fight omicron tomorrowBooster shots today could fight omicron tomorrow
Covid-19

The CDC is encouraging Covid-19 booster shots now while we wait on more omicron variant data. Here’s why.

By Dylan Scott
Politics
It sure sounds like Roe v. Wade is doomedIt sure sounds like Roe v. Wade is doomed
Politics

Republicans have long promised to appoint justices who will overrule Roe. They’ve probably succeeded.

By Ian Millhiser

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