In a post-Roe world, more people are opting for a more permanent form of birth control, but their access might be limited by rules intended to prevent us from repeating violations of the past. This week on Health Wanted, we’re taking a look at the history of sterilization, and how well-intentioned laws can end up hurting people they meant to protect.
Plus: Can you get ringworm from your pets? Are people who say cilantro tastes like soap lying for attention? Do noise cancelling headphones hurt your hearing? How are we counting vaccines? And the Sick of the Week.
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