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We need to better support First Nations women with violence-related brain injuries. Here’s how

Please be advised this article contains details of family violence.

The Conversation · Aug 21, 2024

Queer students look for alternatives after Texas A&M ends transgender health care services

The students saw the move as part of a political environment that has become increasingly hostile against LGBTQ+ people in Texas.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 21, 2024

Harris-Walz stand out on health care

Many of Walz’s stances dovetail with those of Harris, fighting for abortion access and capping drug costs

Salon · Aug 20, 2024

Designer Babies Are Here — So Why Aren't We Talking About It?

The societal implications of this technology are still vast. And researchers can already start exploring the ethics by engaging communities well ahead of time.

Inverse · Aug 18, 2024

Editing fetal genomes is on the horizon

Why ethical discussions with the target communities should happen sooner rather than later

Salon · Aug 17, 2024

Does England’s Mental Health Act need reform in light of CQC review?

After report found ‘errors and misjudgments’ in Valdo Calocane case, how can mental health care be improved?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2024

Don: Health care for all if Harris wins

“The VP will not push single payer as president," a Harris spokesperson said

Salon · Aug 16, 2024

Editing fetal genomes is on the horizon − a medical anthropologist explains why ethical discussions with the target communities should happen sooner rather than later

With their primary goal to advance scientific knowledge, most scientists are not trained or incentivized to think through the societal implications of the technologies they are developing. Even in genomic medicine, which is geared toward benefiting future patients, time and funding pressures make real-time ethics oversight difficult.

The Conversation · Aug 16, 2024

Exit interview: Michael Burgess on leaving Congress, how the Texas delegation has changed and the path forward for health care

The North Texas Republican and former OB-GYN is leaving office after 22 years having made his mark on health insurance and energy policy.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 15, 2024

Trans care debate influenced by misinformation, doctors say - Roll Call

As 2024 election nears, GOP lawmakers have seized on trans health care as the go-to social issue aimed at drawing conservative voters.

Roll Call · Aug 15, 2024