Dec 29 Watch 10:14 Research uncovers link between hormone and severe morning sickness during pregnancy By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas The extent to which women experience morning sickness can vary, and those with extreme nausea and vomiting during pregnancy often face stigma when trying to receive care. While the condition is notoriously understudied, new research is giving hope for better… Continue watching
Dec 04 Watch 7:19 Rising cancer rates among young women highlight how medical systems fall short By Ali Rogin, Mary Fecteau, Mekhi Hill New research is confirming something that doctors have already been noticing, an increase in cancer diagnoses among young women. Ali Rogin explores the reasons behind the increase and the blind spots medical systems have when treating young women. Continue watching
Oct 17 Watch 3:47 Melinda French Gates' Brief But Spectacular take on making birth safer for moms and babies Melinda French Gates envisions a world where women and their newborns remain healthy before, during and after childbirth. The Gates Foundation reported staggering numbers surrounding maternal mortality and offers several interventions that have the potential to save the lives of… Continue watching
Oct 15 Why Black women face barriers to accessing PrEP, an HIV-preventing drug By Sam Whitehead, Kaiser Health News New HIV infections occur disproportionately among Black women, but exclusionary marketing, fewer treatment options, and provider wariness have limited uptake of preexposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, drugs, which reduce the risk of contracting the virus. Continue reading
Aug 04 FDA approves first postpartum depression pill By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press The Food and Drug Administration approved the drug, called Zurzuvae, for adults experiencing severe depression related to childbirth or pregnancy. It's taken once a day for 14 days. Continue reading
Jul 19 Maine Gov. Mills expands access to abortion later in pregnancy By David Sharp, Associated Press Democratic Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill into law Wednesday that allows abortions at any time if deemed medically necessary by a doctor. The law goes into effect 90 days after the state Legislature's session ends in the coming weeks. Continue reading
Jul 14 Iowa law banning most abortions after about 6 weeks takes effect as judge weighs hold By Hannah Fingerhut, Summer Ballentine, Associated Press The new legislation prohibits almost all abortions once cardiac activity can be detected, which is usually around six weeks of pregnancy and before many women know they are pregnant. Continue reading
Jun 05 Hormone patches or creams for menopause symptoms may have lower blood pressure risk than pills By Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press Women often use hormone therapy to relieve hot flashes and other menopause symptoms — and new research suggests whether they choose pills, patches or creams might matter for their blood pressure. Continue reading
May 14 Watch 6:19 Why women with Parkinson's are misdiagnosed more often than men By Ali Rogin, Claire Mufson Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disorder in the U.S., with nearly 90,000 Americans diagnosed each year. But its symptoms show up differently in women and men, and women are often misdiagnosed or diagnosed late. Dr. Sonia Mathur, a… Continue watching
May 09 Start mammograms at 40, not 50, U.S. health panel recommends By Associated Press The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has long said women can choose to start breast cancer screening as young as 40 but until now has made a stronger recommendation for the X-ray exams every two years between ages 50 and… Continue reading