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At least 21 hospitals have ended or restricted trans care for minors since January

The disruptions follow multiple efforts by the Trump administration to block such care for patients younger than 19.
A person holds a sign that says "Trans Rights Are Human Rights"
A person holds a sign that says "Trans Rights Are Human Rights"

These leading dental experts want to help you brush your teeth the right way

As more places in the U.S. look to ban fluoride in drinking water, it's more important than ever to know how to care for your teeth and gums.

7 ways to fight back when your health insurance says 'no' to prior authorization

Many people don’t know they can fight a health insurance denial, let alone how to do it.
An Insurance claim form on a table
An Insurance claim form on a table
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Planned Parenthood files legal challenge to protect Medicaid funding in South Carolina

A Supreme Court ruling in June curtailed patients' ability to sue to see the health care provider of their choice.

The FTC requires products to prove health claims. A lawsuit could end that protection.

As the Trump administration loosens enforcement over unproven health claims, the "medical freedom" movement is pushing for more rollbacks.
A child chews gum.
A child chews gum.

Supreme Court allows Trump's cuts to health research grants over DEI policies

A federal judge had ruled that the more than $1 billion in cuts to research grants, like studies into HIV prevention, violated federal law.
National Institutes of Health headquarters.
National Institutes of Health headquarters.

CVS holds off adding Gilead's new HIV prevention shot to drug coverage lists

Approved in June for people at high risk of HIV, Yeztugo was shown to be nearly 100% effective at preventing infection in large trials.
The CVS pharmacy logo is seen outside of a storefront
The CVS pharmacy logo is seen outside of a storefront

Serena Williams reveals she's taking weight loss medication

The tennis legend said she wants to erase the stigma that taking GLP-1 medications is the easy way out.
Serena Williams smiles while seated
Serena Williams smiles while seated

For some, fall Covid shots may come with copays — or no coverage at all

If you're in good health and plan to get a Covid shot this fall, you might end up with an unwelcome bill.
Melissa Balanon
Melissa Balanon

Her spine surgery was denied. Doctors say it's all too common.

Insurance denied 18-year-old Nala White's surgery for degenerative disc disease. After NBC News reached out, it was approved the next day.
A split composite image of Nala White seated on a couch, left, and her lifting up her shirt to reveal scars on her back next to a phone showing a photo of said scar
A split composite image of Nala White seated on a couch, left, and her lifting up her shirt to reveal scars on her back next to a phone showing a photo of said scar

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