by Kavitha Surana and Lizzie Presser ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Series: Life of the Mother:How Abortion Bans Lead to Preventable Deaths More in this series We heard the same story again and again this year: The women were having miscarriages. They were bleeding and in pain. They needed a medical procedure to clear their uterus, but their doctors delayed it or…
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Healthy Holiday Tips for Pregnant People
(Family Features) The holidays often bring colder weather and more indoor gatherings. Respiratory viruses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV are common this time of year. Illness from these viruses can be dangerous for pregnant people and newborns. Staying up to date on vaccines for flu, COVID-19 and RSV during pregnancy can offer protection, and now is the time to get vaccinated if you haven’t already. “During the holidays, pregnant people can help protect their health and the health of their…
Don’t get snowed by holiday scams
Don’t Get Snowed by Scams this holiday season: counterfeit postage, phishing, mail and package theft, make sure your holiday season is safe. (BPT) – Scams are unfortunately a fact of life these days. If it’s not identity or data theft, it’s credit breaches and scam phone calls. Many of us are getting scam texts, too. As the holidays roll in, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) wants you to know we are on the job, working to protect you and…
If Trump Makes Cuts to Medicaid, Texas Officials Could Seize the Opportunity to Further Slash the Program
by Lomi Kriel and Jessica Priest ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Texas leaders have shown a decades long antipathy toward Medicaid, the federal-state health insurance program that covers millions of low-income and vulnerable residents. They declined additional federal money that, under the Affordable Care Act, would have allowed Medicaid to offer health care coverage to more low-income families. The state was among…
Missouri Voters Enshrined Abortion Rights. GOP Lawmakers Are Already Working to Roll Them Back.
After Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, Republican lawmakers are working to overturn it. by Jeremy Kohler ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. One month after Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion, Republican lawmakers in the deeply red state are already working to overturn it — or at least undermine it. One measure…
5 Healthy Habits to Help Reduce Stress
U.S. workers are among the most stressed in the world, chronic stress can have real consequences for your mental and physical health. (Family Features) Between work, family obligations and a constantly changing world, people in the United States are stressed. In fact, U.S. workers are among the most stressed in the world, according to a State of the Global Workplace study. While some stress is unavoidable and can be good for you, constant or chronic stress can have real consequences…
Texas Lawmakers Push for New Exceptions to State’s Strict Abortion Ban After the Deaths of Two Women
Texas, state lawmakers filed bills to create new exceptions to the state’s strict abortion laws broadening doctors’ ability to treat patients. by Cassandra Jaramillo, Kavitha Surana, Lizzie Presser and Ziva Branstetter ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Series: Life of the Mother:How Abortion Bans Lead to Preventable Deaths More in this series Weeks after ProPublica reported on the deaths of two pregnant women…
6 tips for safe travels this holiday season
Traveling for the holidays? 72% of Americans plan to drive to their holiday destination. Here are some tips to help you arrive safely. (BPT) – Traveling for the holidays? Whether you’re having a Friendsgiving with pals or going to grandma’s house for Christmas, Kwanzaa or Hanukkah, you’ll find the roads jam packed. According to a survey by GasBuddy, 72% of Americans plan to drive to their holiday destination, up from 41% in 2023. Stormy and snowy weather conditions won’t help…
Safe and Sound
As parents, one of your top priorities is the safety and well-being of your children. With all the potential pitfalls of day-to-day life, however, navigating the risks can be difficult. 5 ways to reduce safety risks for young children (eLivingtoday.com) As parents, one of your top priorities is the safety and well-being of your children. With all the potential pitfalls of day-to-day life, however, navigating the risks can be difficult. These everyday safety tips can help you navigate everything from…
Georgia Judge Lifts Six-Week Abortion Ban After Deaths of Two Women Who Couldn’t Access Care
by Ziva Branstetter ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. Series: Life of the Mother:How Abortion Bans Lead to Preventable Deaths More in this series Women in Georgia can once again legally obtain abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, following a judge’s strongly worded order this week tossing the state’s ban. While Gov. Brian Kemp spoke out against the decision and Georgia’s attorney general…