HEALTH

Neetu Chandak A Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Arizona said a minor should have the ability to seek permission from a non-parental figure to get an abortion Wednesday. “Do you think that someone who is a minor — I have two little sisters who are like 13 and 14 — do you think that a minor…

Kids need to play. It seems like an obvious statement, as central to childhood as eating peanut butter-and-jelly sandwiches and chasing fireflies. For generations, parents have known that a play-filled childhood is essential for healthy physical and mental development. They didn’t need to read the latest research findings on play. They didn’t need experts to…

Evie Fordham The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a generic version of EpiPen Thursday in response to the drug’s ballooning price as the agency continues to incentivize the pharmaceutical industry to make generics to reduce drug prices. American drug company Mylan manufactures the anti-allergic reaction product, which can cost up to $600 for a…

Evie Fordham People between jobs and who need gap health insurance coverage will find an increasingly consumer-friendly market for short-term health insurance plans when a Trump administration rule allowing states more power to regulate the plans goes into effect on Oct. 2. “As more carriers participate in the market, benefits begin to get more robust…

Steve Birr A leading U.S. cancer charity is now advocating vaping for smokers struggling to quit combustible cigarettes and says there is an “urgent need for consumer education” to clear up misconceptions. The American Cancer Society (ACS) issued a public health statement on June 11 arguing for the use of electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), noting…