Federal shutdown suspends some health services, limits National Institutes of Health research, and raises questions about Affordable Care Act subsidies, Medicaid, and public health programs.
Research has shown that patients of color prefer seeing doctors of their own race — and some studies have shown health outcomes are better for Black patients seeing Black doctors.
"As we continue to learn about the potential harms and benefits of prenatal cannabis use, clinicians must provide coordinated, nonstigmatizing care and education to support pregnant individuals in making informed decisions about cannabis use," noted study authors.