Pfizer warns of a looming penicillin supply shortage The shortage comes as there has been a steady increase in rates of syphilis since 2000. Inventory can start depleting as early as this month, Pfizer said. Ayana Archie
A dangerous chemical Xylazine is being added to U.S. street drugs, killing thousands Public health and law enforcement agencies around the U.S. are scrambling to blunt the impact of xylazine, a deadly new threat to Americans who use street drugs. Brian Mann
Abortion care training is banned in some states. A new bill could help OB-GYNs get it Medical schools in states that have banned abortion can't teach abortion care. Sen. Tammy Baldwin wants to make funds available for students in those states to travel for the training. Pien Huang
'Hold That Pose' offers queer and trans youth a place to dance, build community, and find resources Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Nearly a year later, most Americans oppose Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe The latest Gallup poll also finds increased political polarization. Some 60% of Democrats said abortion should be legal under any circumstances, compared with 8% of Republicans. Sarah McCammon
Some Taylor Swift fans are reporting 'amnesia' after going to her concert Taylor Swift fans, known as Swifties, may spend months fantasizing about seeing their favorite singer on stage. Why then can't they remember much after the show?
VA hospitals are outperforming private hospitals, latest Medicare survey shows Veterans rated VA hospitals higher than private facilities for things like patient satisfaction, hospital cleanliness and communication with nurses and doctors. Quil Lawrence
A woman in Ecuador was mistakenly declared dead. A doctor says these cases are rare A woman in Ecuador was declared dead but surprised family members at her wake. Negligence by medical professionals and certain medical conditions can lead to living patients being declared dead. Joe Hernandez
Tori Bowie, an elite Olympic athlete, died of complications from childbirth An autopsy report underscores the tragedy of Tori Bowie's death at age 32. The 2016 Olympic medalist was eight months pregnant, according to the report. Bill Chappell
Sen. Cantwell highlights availability of mental health resources She spoke late last week in Seattle, at a healthcare program called Sound. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
