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07/17/2026 · Jasper

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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.

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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.

07/18/2026

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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.

07/18/2026

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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.

07/18/2026

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New Research Examines AI Speech Analysis for Early Alzheimer's Detection

A new paper in Alzheimer's & Dementia examines how artificial intelligence can analyze speech patterns to detect early signs of cognitive decline. Researchers say the approach could enable earlier treatment and more targeted care strategies.

07/18/2026

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Supreme Court Rules EPA Approval Bars State Lawsuits Over Roundup Labels

The Supreme Court decided Thursday that state lawsuits alleging Monsanto failed to warn consumers about cancer risks from Roundup are blocked by federal pesticide regulation. The 7-2 ruling hinged on whether the EPA's approval of product labels prevents states from imposing additional warning requirements.

07/18/2026

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