Air-quality regulators in Southern California have just rejected a new set of rules that was two years in the making. The plan, which would have phased out gas-powered home and water heaters, has been ...

, as it will limit doctors' abilities to refer patients for abortions and no longer require that doctors give their patients information about all their medical options. Globally, the gag rule has ...

Martha's rule, which lets families and patients concerned about their treatment seek a rapid second opinion from medical staff, is already saving lives. Hundreds of patients have benefited from ...