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Lindsay Clancy's murder trial in Plymouth

Health Aug 20

Women rally in support of Lindsay Clancy at her trial

By Michael Casey, Associated Press

Health Aug 06

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What is postpartum psychosis? The condition at the center of Lindsay Clancy's murder trial

The murder trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy has brought attention to a rare but severe mental health condition. Clancy killed her three children and attempted suicide in 2023. Her defense says she was experiencing postpartum psychosis, which can affect…

By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant, Katie Marlow

Arts Jul 27

nocountryformotherss
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Documentary explores why U.S. mothers lack support systems found in other countries

A new documentary explores the realities of motherhood in America, from the high cost of child care to the culture wars over parenting and raising a family. Amna Nawaz spoke with the filmmakers behind "No Country for Mothers" for our…

By Amna Nawaz, Azhar Merchant

Health Jun 17

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How a pregnancy complication reshaped an Arkansas woman's view of abortion bans

A majority of Republicans continue to oppose abortion, but there’s been a shift in opinion among other Americans. More Democrats and independents now say abortion should be legal, and there are even conservatives questioning their own views in response to…

By Sarah Varney, Rachel Wellford

Health May 28

WomenHealth
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How renaming PCOS to PMOS could improve care for millions of women

There is a new name and understanding of a health condition affecting many women. Roughly 10% to 13% of women around the world are affected by a hormonal condition formerly known as PCOS. It's now called PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic…

By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant

May 18

The condition known as PCOS is now called PMOS. What to know about the name change and treatment

By Laura Ungar, Associated Press

A hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world just got a new name in hopes of improving care.

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Apr 07

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Estrogen patches face shortage as more women seek hormone therapy

By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas

More women are seeking treatment for menopause and perimenopause, driving a shortage of estrogen patches, one of the most commonly used forms of hormone therapy. Manufacturers are struggling to keep up with demand, leaving many to manage a range of…

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Mar 30

How to improve the chances of a healthy pregnancy as more women are having babies later in life

By Laura Ungar, Associated Press

More and more women are having babies later in life. A federal report showed that 21% of all births in the U.S. were to women 35 and older in 2023, up from 8.8% in 1990.

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Nov 10

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FDA head explains decision to drop 'black box' warnings from menopause hormone treatment

By Ali Rogin, Courtney Norris

The FDA announced it would begin asking drug companies to remove so-called “black box” warnings for hormones prescribed to treat symptoms of menopause. The FDA says the warning has dissuaded generations of women from taking advantage of the medication that…

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Oct 22

Immigrant rights group says pregnant women in ICE detention received inadequate care

By Sara Cline, Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press

The American Civil Liberties Union is alleging that pregnant detainees being held in Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in Louisiana and Georgia are being mistreated and receiving inadequate care.

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