By Rupa Palanki In May 2024, a bipartisan group of female senators introduced the Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act. The bill allocates $275 million over five years toward strengthening and expanding federal research, health care provider training, and public health education on menopause and mid-life women’s health issues. If enacted, it would…
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A review of key decisions from the Supreme Court’s 2021-2022 term, including rulings on abortion, concealed carry, and regulatory authority.
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