REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

POLITICS 15 hours ago

Trump's Florida allies oppose abortion amendment as former president decides how to vote

Some Trump allies in Florida revealed their plans for voting on Amendment 4, which would enshrine the right to an abortion into the state's constitution.

Supreme Court 3 days ago

Gender transitions for kids 'lack evidence of safety,' 23 states say in Supreme Court brief

Nearly two dozen states, led by Missouri AG Andrew Bailey, argue in an Supreme Court amicus brief that surgical gender transitions lack a proven safety record.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 3 days ago

Accusations of Biden admin 'interference' in transgender surgery guidelines for minors probed by House GOP

A House panel is opening a probe into accusations the Biden administration sought to political interfere with age limit recommendations for transgender youth surgeries.

EDUCATION August 23

Chicago schools' sex ed curriculum teaches elementary school kids about gender identity, puberty blockers

Chicago Public Schools' sex education curriculum begins as soon as kindergarten, teaching kids first about human anatomy, followed by first-grade lessons about "gender identity."

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.

STDs August 19

First at-home syphilis antibody test gets FDA authorization as STD cases spike in US

The first at-home, over-the-counter syphilis antibody test has been granted marketing authorization by the FDA. Experts weigh in on the significance of accessible testing as STI cases rise in the U.S.

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.