Health & Wellness
Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Coos County
Abortion Pill Prescriptions Via Telehealth Rise Despite State Bans
In states that have banned abortion, telehealth providers are delivering medication abortion pills by mail to patients who receive prescriptions through remote consultations. The approach has roughly doubled abortion access in some restricted states, according to providers.
Trump Executive Order Addresses Homelessness Through Involuntary Treatment
President Trump signed an executive order directing involuntary treatment for homeless individuals. The Department of Veterans Affairs stated the order would not apply to homeless veterans, though details on implementation remain unclear.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Supreme Court Rules for Roundup Manufacturer in Cancer Case
The Supreme Court sided with the herbicide manufacturer in a case brought by a Missouri man who attributed his cancer to Roundup exposure. The ruling is expected to impact thousands of similar cases across the country.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Weight-Loss Drugs Show Potential in Cancer Prevention, Research Suggests
Researchers are examining whether popular weight-loss medications could help prevent or treat certain cancers. The findings add to a growing list of health benefits associated with GLP-1 drugs, now used by roughly one in eight American adults.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Rising Night Temperatures Linked to Sleep Disruption
Scientists are investigating how increases in nighttime temperatures affect sleep patterns and overall health. The warming trend poses a challenge for people trying to maintain adequate rest.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
FDA Approves Second Over-the-Counter Naloxone Nasal Spray
The FDA cleared Rextovy, a 4-milligram naloxone nasal spray, for over-the-counter sale to treat opioid overdoses. The approval expands consumer access to the life-saving medication alongside the previously approved Narcan product.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Study: Cervical cancer deaths drop sharply among vaccinated women
A new study shows hundreds of deaths from cervical cancer have been prevented since the HPV vaccine became available to school-age girls starting in 2008. Young women who received the shots face markedly reduced risk of the disease.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Voting Rights, Environmental Cases
The Supreme Court rejected multiple cases Monday involving voting rights protections and environmental regulations. The justices also requested the federal government's position on two additional cases involving bar association diversity practices and prescription drug price reporting.
Saturday, July 18, 2026