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Mifepristone was approved more than 20 years ago to induce first-trimester abortions in combination with a second drug, misoprostol.

With abortion pill access uncertain, California and two other states strike deals to stock up

California, Washington state, New York and Massachusetts are stockpiling misoprostol and mifepristone, both of which are used in abortion regimens.

Actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia. Here's what to know about the disease

Willis family announced Thursday that his previous diagnosis of aphasia has progressed to frontotemporal dementia. The disease can cause issues with speaking and writing.

How do Americans feel about the U.S. flag? It's complicated.

We asked Americans how they feel about the U.S. flag. It got interesting

There is a lot of love for the Stars and Stripes, but some people say the flag's meaning has changed in ways that make them uncomfortable.

Dvorak's beloved 'New World' symphony was an anthem to what American music could be

Antonin Dvorak's "New World Symphony" is an anthem to American roots. It was written by a foreigner and required white classical musicians to respect Black spirituals and Native American music.

Postpartum depression affects up to 1 in 7 women. The first pill to treat it is expected to become available later this year, after the FDA approved it on Friday.

What we know — and don't know — about the FDA-approved postpartum depression pill

Postpartum depression affects as many as 1 in 7 women in the U.S., though there are just two treatments approved for it. Experts say the newest could be a game-changer — depending on its price tag.

Former President Donald Trump dances on stage at the Turning Point Action conference on July 15.

Young conservatives board the 'Trump Train' to 2024

Former President Donald Trump enjoyed massive support during a recent gathering of conservative youth and young activists ahead of the 2024 election.

Journalist Jacob Goldstein traces the advent of paper money back to 1000 AD China. Above, $100 notes are printed at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington, D.C.

Money is 'A Made Up Thing' — but that doesn't change rising inflation

Author and podcaster Jacob Goldstein says we don't think of money as a technology, but we should. He traces the first paper currency to China's Sichuan province, and ponders the Fed's next move.

Beth Richman lights up her menorah in her home in Portland, Ore. Like many in the American Jewish community, Richman is concerned about the rising currents of antisemitism. She says putting her electric menorah in her window feels like an important act of resistance.

Hanukkah has become a 'frightening time' for many Jews in a polarized U.S.

With demonstrations by the Proud Boys and an increase in anti-Semitic rhetoric, some clinical therapists say they're noticing the stress and anxiety Jewish clients are feeling this year.

Why Prostate Cancer Happens More To Black Men, And How To Correct

Spring Woods High School in Houston, Texas, is one of the schools that put on a production of <em>The Addams Family.</em>

These were the most frequently performed plays and musicals in high schools this year

The Addams Family, Clue and Frozen JR were among the most popular shows, according to a new survey. But the report also showed that drama teachers are nervous about censorship.

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