Slovakia’s parliament passes legislation that could ban doctors from protesting low pay

Slovakia’s parliament passes legislation that could ban doctors from protesting low pay

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Slovakia’s parliament on Wednesday approved legislation drafted by the government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico that could effectively ban doctors from protesting against low pay and force them to continue working. Lawmakers in the 150-seat National Council voted 74-70 in favor of the law, which came in response to a mass … Read more

Biden says healthy women help US prosperity as he highlights White House initiative on their health

Biden says healthy women help US prosperity as he highlights White House initiative on their health

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he is “so proud” that a women’s health research initiative he launched last year at his wife’s urging has already invested nearly $1 billion because a healthy female population improves U.S. prosperity. “That’s a fact,” he said in closing remarks at the first White House Conference on … Read more

Montana Supreme Court upholds lower court ruling that allows gender-affirming care for minors

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HELENA, Mont. — A Montana law banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender minors will remain temporarily blocked, the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday, after justices agreed with a lower court judge who found the law likely violates the state’s constitutional right to privacy. The case against the Montana law now goes to trial before District … Read more

MadeGood granola bars recalled because they could contain pieces of metal

MadeGood granola bars recalled because they could contain pieces of metal

Pulitzer winner Michael Moss on food safety Pulitzer winner Michael Moss on food safety, recalls and ultra-processed foods 06:24 Certain MadeGood granola bars sold nationwide by retailers including Amazon and Walmart are being recalled because they may contain pieces of metal, Riverside Natural Foods said in a notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration. … Read more

Britain indefinitely bans puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria

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LONDON — The British government on Wednesday indefinitely banned puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria after independent experts found there was an unacceptable safety risk in prescribing the medication. The decision, which will be revisited in 2027, effectively bans a common approach to medical gender transitions for youths. It also goes against standards held … Read more