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Study Reveals Impact of Dobbs Decision on OBGYN Workforce in Abortion Ban States

A new study from the George Washington University finds trends in the national OBGYN workforce following the Supreme Court’s ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.

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Media Tip Sheet: Talks on Global Plastic Pollution Treaty Fall Apart

Negotiators couldn’t agree on how to curb the world’s growing mountain of plastic waste.

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Media Tip Sheet: The Health Risks of Cold Temperatures

As the frigid temperatures sweep across much of the U.S., it’s important to prepare for winter storms and prevent cold temperature-related health problems.

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Media Tip Sheet: Congress Races to Finalize Key Legislative Priorities Before End of Year Deadline

The final weeks of the 118th Congress will focus on urgent tasks, including passing a government funding extension, disaster aid, and the annual defense policy bill.

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Media Tip Sheet: New Rule Would Allow Weight-Loss Drugs to be Covered by Medicare/Medicaid

A new rule by the Biden Administration would allow Wegovy and Ozempic to be covered by Medicare and Medicaid.

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Media Tip Sheet: Trump Promises Tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese Goods on Day One

President-elect Donald Trump announced he plans to impose a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian goods and 10 percent on Chinese merchandise as one of his first acts on Inauguration Day.

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Media Tip Sheet: Bird Flu Detected in Raw Milk

Bird flu has been discovered in raw milk sold in California. It was detected during testing of whole raw milk from Raw Farm, LLC.

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Media Tip Sheet on 2024 Holiday Travel: FAA Warns It May Need to Slow Air Traffic During Busy Travel Week

As officials are gearing up for what’s expecting to be the busiest travel week on record, the Federal Aviation Administration warned it might need to slow down air traffic.

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Media Tip Sheet: WHO Authorizes First Monkeypox Vaccine for Children

The first mpox vaccine for children has been approved by The World Health Organization.

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Media Tip Sheet: Federal Court Rules in Favor of DOJ, Finds Google is an Illegal Monopoly

A federal court has ruled that Google illegally abused its market power to suppress competition in internet search engines.