Critics press review of HIV criminal laws across states
A coalition backed by Rep. Barbara Lee seeks repeal or reform of criminal statutes that punish HIV exposure. The drive argues many laws are archaic, lack defense for mere saliva, and deter testing, though prosecutors defend them as necessary in certain cases.
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Debate over who needs a thyroid check in pregnancy
Washington AP reports growing debate over universal screening for thyroid problems in pregnancy. Research from Quest Diagnostics on half a million pregnancies found 15 percent with underactive thyroid, mostly in the gray zone where benefits of treatment are uncertain. Leading doctors urge caution amid this evolving evidence.
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