Day: August 1, 2023

Family Of Henrietta Lacks Settles With Biotech Company Accused Of Profiting From Her CellsFamily Of Henrietta Lacks Settles With Biotech Company Accused Of Profiting From Her Cells

“HeLa cells” were taken without her knowledge and became a cornerstone of modern medicine — but her family never saw any compensation. Original source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/henrietta-lacks-lawsuit_n_64c911a3e4b03d9b515dc769

Kentucky’s Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors Can Stand For Now, Federal Court RulesKentucky’s Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors Can Stand For Now, Federal Court Rules

Trans youth in the state will experience immediate “detrimental effects” to their physical and mental well-being, advocates say. Original source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kentuckys-ban-on-gender-affirming-care-for-minors-can-stand-federal-court-rules_n_64c97f17e4b021e2f2963acc