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Trib+Health Vol: 2 Issue: 14
The number of drug-induced abortions in Texas plummeted in the first full year after the state's strict 2013 abortion law took effect, according to statistics released Thursday by the Texas Department of State Health Services. 

Sharp Drop in Abortions Followed Restrictions

by Alexa Ura, Aneri Pattani and Annie Daniel

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The number of drug-induced abortions in Texas plummeted in the first full year after the state's strict 2013 abortion law took effect, according to statistics released Thursday by the Texas Department of State Health Services. 

With two weeks to go before Texas is set to slash a program's funding that pays for therapy services for children with disabilities, therapy providers are announcing new support from state lawmakers to postpone the cuts.

More Lawmakers Call on Texas to Postpone Therapy Cuts

by Edgar Walters

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With two weeks to go before Texas is set to slash a program's funding that pays for therapy services for children with disabilities, therapy providers are announcing new support from state lawmakers to postpone the cuts.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed Texas abortion providers a major victory by overturning Texas’ 2013 abortion restrictions.

U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Texas Abortion Restrictions

by Alexa Ura

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday handed Texas abortion providers a major victory by overturning Texas’ 2013 abortion restrictions.

Uncertainty over where and when Zika might spread has left Texas women and doctors with questions about how best to prepare for an outbreak — questions as personal as whether women should delay pregnancy.

Texas Women and Doctors Nervously Await Zika

by Madeline Conway

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Uncertainty over where and when Zika might spread has left Texas women and doctors with questions about how best to prepare for an outbreak — questions as personal as whether women should delay pregnancy.

In this week's Q&A, we interview David Herrin, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences.

The Q&A: David Herrin

by Madeline Conway

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In this week's Q&A, we interview David Herrin, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences.

In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Dying and Living in the Neighborhood.

The Bookshelf: July 5, 2016

by Madeline Conway

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In this week's Bookshelf, our content partner Kirkus Reviews highlights Dying and Living in the Neighborhood.

At a Washington summit, Vice President Joe Biden warned that federal funding for cancer trials could be cut if findings are not quickly disclosed and shared by researchers, clinicians and drug companies.

Biden Warns of Funding Cut if Cancer Research Not Shared

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At a Washington summit, Vice President Joe Biden warned that federal funding for cancer trials could be cut if findings are not quickly disclosed and shared by researchers, clinicians and drug companies.

Cancer researchers in Texas are lining up in support of a heavy ion beam radiation therapy center in Dallas, which has also drawn the attention of NASA.

Dallas Heavy Ion Therapy Center Would Be First in U.S.

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Cancer researchers in Texas are lining up in support of a heavy ion beam radiation therapy center in Dallas, which has also drawn the attention of NASA.

A new study warns of dangers posed by a growing number of treatment centers that offer stem cell therapy directly to consumers with little regulatory oversight.

Unregulated Stem Cell Treatment Centers Popular in Texas

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A new study warns of dangers posed by a growing number of treatment centers that offer stem cell therapy directly to consumers with little regulatory oversight.

John J. Warner, vice president and CEO of UT Southwestern Medical Center University Hospitals, will be president-elect of the American Heart Association starting in July.

Dallas Executive Tapped to Lead American Heart Association

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John J. Warner, vice president and CEO of UT Southwestern Medical Center University Hospitals, will be president-elect of the American Heart Association starting in July.

Congress failed to approve a $1.1 billion bill to battle the growing threat from the Zika virus, leaving only a few working days for officials to reach an accord before they go on vacation until September.

Senator: “There’s No Money Left on Zika”

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Congress failed to approve a $1.1 billion bill to battle the growing threat from the Zika virus, leaving only a few working days for officials to reach an accord before they go on vacation until September.

As fans mourned widely-admired basketball coach Pat Summitt, North Texas researchers say her death from Alzheimer’s disease helps raise awareness about potential gains in diagnosis, treatment and cures.

Texas Alzheimer’s Research Improves Patient Options

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As fans mourned widely-admired basketball coach Pat Summitt, North Texas researchers say her death from Alzheimer’s disease helps raise awareness about potential gains in diagnosis, treatment and cures.

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