Axios

Georgia's Supreme Court on Monday reinstated the state's ban on abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy.

The big picture: The ruling, which goes into effect Monday, comes one week after a lower court struck down the ban and allowed abortions to legally take place until about 22 weeks of pregnancy.

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take on a case regarding emergency room abortions in Texas, notching a legal victory for conservatives in the state.

Why it matters: The court's decision leaves in place a lower court's ruling that hospitals can't be required to perform emergency abortions in violation of the state's abortion ban.

American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine on Monday for their discovery of microRNA, which plays a critical role in gene regulation.

Why it matters: Understanding gene regulation has been a key goal for scientists for decades. When the process goes wrong, it can lead to diseases like cancer or diabetes, the Nobel committee said in a press release.

Hospitals are starting to run short of critical IV fluids and devising workarounds after a North Carolina manufacturing plant that furnished more than half of the domestic supply was taken down by Hurricane Helene.

Why it matters: Health systems worry the fragile supply chain could bring disruptions in patient care and a squeeze reminiscent of 2017, when Hurricane Maria tore through key drug manufacturing plants in Puerto Rico.

A routine checkup in some parts of the country may now come with a side of Botox, a weight-loss drug or a comprehensive blood screening to suss out medical conditions, all usually offered on a cash-only basis.

Why it matters: Primary care and the quest for longevity are converging into a multibillion-dollar business fueled by lifestyle influencers, do-it-yourself wellness enthusiasts and millennials seeking biohacks.

Vice President Kamala Harris criticized former President Trump for calling himself a "protector" of women as she slammed his stance on abortion rights during her "Call Her Daddy" podcast interview, which aired Sunday.

Why it matters: Polls show that Harris has a clear lead over the Republican presidential nominee among women voters, particularly on abortion rights.

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz defended his state's abortion law in his first solo interview since becoming the Democratic vice presidential candidate, saying it "puts the decision" with a woman and her health care providers.

The big picture: As Republicans have sought to moderate their rhetoric on abortion after electoral losses in red and blue states post-Roe, they've targeted certain state policies like Minnesota's as extreme.