Health Mar 30 What happens to health research when ‘women’ and ‘diversity’ are banned words? Trump's federal funding cuts are shutting down studies on Alzheimer’s care, uterine fibroids and pregnancy risks — all because they focus on gender.
Health Aug 13 How extreme heat can hinder effectiveness of pregnancy tests, some contraception Many states with abortion bans are experiencing broiling summers — and the heat could damage supplies such as emergency contraception and condoms.
Nation Jul 08 The potential effect of an Affordable Care Act legal fight on HIV prevention The latest legal battle over the Affordable Care Act centers on its mandate that private insurers cover preventive services, including drugs that prevent HIV infection. The retail price of those drugs can be as much as $6,000 for a 90-day…
Nation Dec 06 How some state legislatures are preparing to further limit reproductive rights As statehouses reconvene — most for the first time since Roe v. Wade was overturned — GOP lawmakers are pushing for further restrictions on abortion.
Health Jul 14 Giving birth costs nearly $3,000 with insurance, new study says That may be the smallest of the costs associated with birth, experts said.
Health Jun 24 With Roe defeated, you won’t be able to get an abortion in these states While the mechanisms and timing of these bans vary, they are certain to soon eliminate access to legal abortion in large swaths of the country. In other states, legal questions about the future of abortion access could drag out for…
Health May 26 Self-induced medication abortions may become more common. Here’s what it can feel like to have one Self-induced medication abortions are likely to become more common in states that ban the procedure. The practice is safe, but not always easy.
World May 05 How COVID-19 has endangered gender equity worldwide Early research paints a grim picture: increases in unintended pregnancies, higher rates of gender-based violence, more young girls dropping out of school and getting married.
Health Oct 01 Many pregnant people aren’t getting flu shots, but these bills could help Two bills shared first with The 19th are part of an effort to improve access to flu shots and other vaccines for viruses that are particularly damaging when pregnant.
Health Aug 27 How pandemic anxiety is affecting pregnant women Pregnant people in the pandemic are even more vulnerable to depression and anxiety. It's a problem the U.S. is already struggling to address.