Pregnancy

HEALTH August 20

Parvovirus or ‘slapped cheek disease’ is on the rise, CDC warns: Here’s what to know

A respiratory disease known as parvovirus B19 is on the rise in the U.S. among all age groups, according to a recent advisory from the CDC. Experts share symptoms, treatment and high-risk groups.

POLITICS August 15

'Pregnant persons': Ohio Sen Sherrod Brown scrubbed 'women' from bill on pregnancy

Sen. Brown erased women from his most recent version of a bill relating to health insurance enrollment periods for pregnant women.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH August 13

Americans are having fewer babies as birth rate hits historic low, CDC reveals

The U.S. birth rate has been on a steady decline, as fewer Americans are having kids. Experts weigh in on varying factors, including career, cost and mental health, that could be deterring people.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH August 13

Pain relief for IUD insertion: CDC updates its recommended guidance to help women

The CDC released new guidance in its U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use, 2024, on how providers can help manage patients' pain during IUD insertions.

Tennis August 13

Naomi Osaka laments 'postpartum'-like body issues amid tennis struggles a year after childbirth

Women's tennis star Naomi Osaka opened up about her physical struggles in her sport in recent months after returning from her first pregnancy.

HEALTH August 11

8 top health stories of the week: What you must know about AI advances, rare diseases and more

This week's health story roundup includes the birth of conjoined twins, AI technology that detects dementia, warnings about Ozempic and surgery, and much more.

Pregnancy August 9

Atlanta couple’s conjoined twin daughters, fused at the heart, lived for just 1 hour: ‘Gift from God’

Breana and Matthew Dell welcomed conjoined twins in February, who were only alive for an hour. Breana Dell shares the heartbreaking yet awe-inspiring experience with Fox News Digital.

Women's Health August 4

Some pregnant women use castor oil to speed up labor, but experts say it's not for everyone

Women's health experts weighed in on the use of castor oil for inducing pregnancy after the method goes viral on TikTok, pointing out potential safety concerns.

Texas July 26

Texas sues Biden administration over program giving birth control to teens without parents' knowledge

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging a federal ban on parental consent requirements for Title X programs distributing birth control to teenagers.

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH July 25

The world's 1st 'test tube baby' turns 46 years old, over 6 million babies born through IVF since 1978

Louise Joy Brown was the first baby in the world born through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Today, there have been millions of babies born through IVF.