Texas focusing on wrong issue
The current debate regarding the Texas abortion law centers on the provision that abortion clinics would have to meet the infrastructure requirements of facilities that specialize in outpatient...
View ArticleFace e-cigarette dangers
When electronic cigarettes debuted in the U.S. market in 2006, the battery-powered nicotine vaporizers were touted as a less dangerous option for smokers. Proponents of vapor-infused nicotine delivery...
View ArticleBeware of pesticides harmful to environment
In early April, Roundup, a potent herbicide, was classified as containing a probable carcinogen, glyphosate. Many of the big-box garden centers are selling plants that are treated with neonicotinoids,...
View ArticleKudos to Schumer for Medicare fight
Every year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services tries to cut coverage and benefits from seniors’ Medicare Advantage plans. Our benefits are sliced away, and soon there will be nothing left....
View ArticleStroke legislation can save lives
The article, “Deals on big, small issues still elusive,” June 3, categorized remaining legislative issues as “decidedly second-tier.” The stroke designation legislation bill certainly is not. This bill...
View ArticlePlanned Parenthood funding is needed
In hundreds of health centers, Planned Parenthood has supported and treated a large number of people who would not have access to health care. This will not happen if Planned Parenthood is defunded....
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