Aug 12 Pregnant women in distress report being turned away from ERs despite federal law By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press More than 100 pregnant women in medical distress who sought help from emergency rooms were turned away or negligently treated since 2022. Continue reading
Jul 12 More than 6 in 10 Americans support protecting access to in vitro fertilization, AP-NORC poll finds By Colleen Long, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux, Associated Press According to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, relatively few Americans fully endorse the idea that a fertilized egg should have the same rights as a pregnant woman. But a significant share – 46%… Continue reading
Jun 23 Watch 4:04 Why little is known about what causes many pregnancies to end in miscarriage By Courtney Norris, Rachel Liesendahl, Casey Kuhn Every year, about 1 million pregnancies in the U.S. end in a miscarriage. In as many as half those cases, doctors are at a loss to explain why, and experts say stigma and shame are hampering efforts to learn about… Continue watching
May 31 Watch 6:10 New study details potential long-term health risks as American girls reach puberty earlier By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins A new study adds to the evidence that girls in America are reaching puberty earlier with potentially troubling implications for their long-term health. More girls are getting their first periods sooner than previous generations and experiencing longer periods of menstrual… Continue watching
May 14 8,000 women a month got abortion pills despite their states' bans or restrictions, survey finds By Laura Ungar, Geoff Mulvihill, Associated Press The abortion-rights group Society for Family Planning issued its #WeCount survey Tuesday showing providers in states with laws that seek to protect them from prosecution by other states were writing prescriptions that covered about 1 in 10 abortions nationally. Continue reading
May 06 Watch 6:22 Hormone replacement safe and effective menopause treatment, study finds By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris It’s time to reconsider hormone therapy as a treatment for menopause, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. This new review suggests that for women in early menopause, the benefits of hormone replacement… Continue watching
May 01 Watch 6:56 Mammograms should start at 40, task force recommends By Ali Rogin, Ian Couzens A key scientific panel updated its recommendations on breast cancer screenings and the changes could potentially save thousands of lives. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now recommends that all women start getting biennial mammograms at age 40. The previous… Continue watching
Apr 30 Mammograms should start at 40 to address rising breast cancer rates, U.S. panel says By Carla K. Johnson, Associated Press Previously, the task force had said women could choose to start breast cancer screening as young as 40, with a stronger recommendation that they get the exams every two years from age 50 through 74. Continue reading
Apr 24 Watch 6:30 Supreme Court weighs whether federal law allowing emergency abortions overrides state bans By Geoff Bennett, Sarah Varney, Saher Khan, Ian Couzens It was a charged atmosphere at the Supreme Court as justices heard arguments in a major abortion case. The court looked at whether a federal law requiring hospitals to provide abortion care in emergencies would apply to states with strict… Continue watching
Mar 18 WATCH: Biden hosts Women's History Month event for advancing the study of women's health By Colleen Long, Associated Press During a reception at the White House on Monday, he also chided Republicans for having “no clue about the power of women” and said they were “about to find out” come November’s election. Continue reading