Women are less likely to die when treated by female doctors, study suggests
Hospitalized women are less likely to die or be readmitted to the hospital if they are treated by female doctors, a study published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine found.
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After decades of failures, researchers have renewed hopes for an effective HIV vaccine
Favorable preliminary results from two HIV vaccine studies were presented at a conference this week, giving researchers hope for the future.
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What to know about Alabama's fast-tracked legislation to protect IVF clinics from lawsuits
Alabama lawmakers are moving quickly with legislation to protect clinics that provide in vitro fertilization from lawsuits in response to a ruling last month from the state’s Supreme Court that ... -
Alabama lawmakers aim to approve immunity laws for IVF providers
Alabama lawmakers, who face public pressure to get in vitro fertilization services restarted, are nearing approval of immunity legislation for providers.
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How to protect yourself with norovirus cases on the rise
A stomach bug is sweeping through the northeast. Doctors are asking people to take steps to protect themselves as there’s a rise in norovirus cases. It’s a tiny virus that can leave you feeling queasy...