Chantelle Lee

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Elaine Welteroth's Birthing Experience Changed Her Life–and Career Path

When Elaine Welteroth was pregnant with her first child, she assumed she would give birth in a hospital, like her mother and grandmother had. But she struggled to find a doctor who made her feel...

By Chantelle Lee

RFK Jr. Grilled on Vaccines and Insurance

RFK Jr. claimed he is not “anti-vaccine” and appeared unfamiliar with key aspects of healthcare insurance programs in his confirmation hearing.

By Nik Popli and Chantelle Lee

RFK Jr.'s Confirmation Hearings: What to Know

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is one of President Donald Trump's more controversial Cabinet nominees.

By Chantelle Lee and Nik Popli

The Implications of Trump’s Executive Order on Sex

With Trump proclaiming the U.S. will recognize two sexes, male and female, there are a host of implications for trans and nonbinary people.

By Solcyré Burga and Chantelle Lee

The Powers Trump’s Nominees Will Have Over Abortion

Here are some of the actions Trump’s nominees could take on abortion, if confirmed, from HHS to the Justice Department.

By Chantelle Lee

Trump Sworn In: Inauguration 2025 Live Updates

Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th President of the United States at noon.

By Chantelle Lee and Nik Popli

Why Inauguration Day Is on January 20

Inauguration Day didn’t always take place in January. Initially, Congress intended for the day to be honored in March.

By Chantelle Lee

FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 From Foods

Red 3 is a synthetic colored dye that’s used to give foods a vibrant red color.

By Chantelle Lee

Why Do We Get ‘Period Poops’?

If you’ve ever experienced irregular bowel movements during your period, you’re not alone.

By Chantelle Lee

Your Questions About Wildfire Smoke and Health, Answered

As wildfires ravage Los Angeles, experts answer key questions about how wildfire smoke affects health and how to protect yourself.

By Chantelle Lee

Everything to Know About Jimmy Carter’s Funeral Services 

Here’s what to know about the scheduled tributes and services for former President Jimmy Carter in Georgia and Washington, D.C.

By Chantelle Lee and Rebecca Schneid

What It Means to Get an Abortion After ‘Fetal Viability’

Even in states where abortion is legal, many restrict the procedure after 'fetal viability.'

By Chantelle Lee

How Trump's Tariffs Could Affect Imports

Economists worry that Trump's tariff plan will raise the prices of a range of imported goods, from cars to electronics.

By Chantelle Lee

Tips for Traveling This Thanksgiving

Nearly 80 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more this Thanksgiving. Here are some tips if you're traveling this year.

By Chantelle Lee

What Donald Trump Could Do About Abortion Pill Access

Here's what the Biden Administration did to protect access to medication abortion, and what the Trump Administration might do next.

By Chantelle Lee

RFK Jr. Pick to Lead HHS Alarms Public Health Experts

One compares Kennedy being considered to “having somebody who doesn’t believe in gravity being the head of NASA.”

By Chantelle Lee

Abortion Rights Have Little Recourse in States Without Citizen Ballot Measures

“It essentially leaves us powerless when we're talking about adding initiatives that people actually care about on the ballot."

By Chantelle Lee

Women Denied Abortions Take on Idaho's Ban

The lawsuit asks the court to clarify and expand what situations qualify as medical emergency exceptions under the state’s ban.

By Chantelle Lee

Abortion Won in Three States That Trump Won

Experts say the results demonstrate a 'cognitive dissonance'

By Chantelle Lee

How the 10 States’ Abortion Ballot Initiatives Fared

Voters in seven states moved to protect abortion access through ballot initiatives, while similar measures in three other states failed.

By Chantelle Lee
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