Health Highlights: April 13, 2023
By Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
Federal appeals court keeps abortion pill available temporarily. However, the ruling blocks getting mifepristone through the mail and rolls back other steps the government had taken to improve access. Read more
New drug may treat rare diseases that make sunlight exposure painful. Known as "shadow jumpers," these patients experience excruciating pain after just a short time in the sun. But a new pill helped their bodies produce more protective pigmentation. Read more
Blood donor's gender won't affect outcomes for recipient. Researchers concluded this after studying more than 8,700 patients. Read more
Juul settles lawsuits from numerous states for $462 million. The e-cigarette maker settled Wednesday with New York, California,Colorado, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts and New Mexico. Read more
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