Sep 19 The women’s health issue no one talks about By Jenny Gold, Kaiser Health News Depression is common among American women, and antidepressant use is on the rise. Yet women tend to keep both a secret. Why aren't we discussing this more?… Continue reading
Aug 19 Uncovering the female body’s secret protection against HIV By Heather Boerner New research highlights the vagina as a powerful HIV prevention tool. Continue reading
Aug 16 Hidden plan exclusions may leave gaps in women’s care, study finds By Michelle Andrews, Kaiser Health News Buried in the fine print of many marketplace health plan documents is language that allows them to refuse to cover a range of services, many of which disproportionately affect women, a recent study found. It’s unclear the extent to which… Continue reading
Jul 16 With Pence pick, Trump just made women’s health a top-tier election issue By David Nather, STAT Donald Trump may have just made women’s health a bigger issue in the 2016 election. Continue reading
Jun 28 Pelvic exams for healthy women have no proven benefit, U.S. panel says By Sharon Begley, STAT The US Preventive Services Task Force, which advises the federal government on preventive care, concluded that there is not enough evidence to recommend pelvic exams for healthy women. Continue reading
Apr 07 Watch 2:54 Padma Lakshmi on the surprising best part of being a model By PBS News Hour As a professional model and television host, Padma Lakshmi can travel the world and live the glamorous lifestyle most people only dream about. But one of the best benefits of her fame is the ability to fight for women, especially… Continue watching
Apr 01 Can Whoopi Goldberg’s pot-infused bath soaks soothe menstrual cramps? By Megan Thielking, STAT Whoopi Goldberg has launched a line of marijuana-based bath products to soothe women’s menstrual pain, but is her solution backed by solid science?… Continue reading
Jan 26 Watch 5:43 New guidelines suggest depression screenings amid stress of pregnancy By PBS News Hour There's new evidence that postpartum depression is more common than previously believed, according to the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, which calls for women to be screened during pregnancy and again after giving birth. William Brangham discusses the recommendations with… Continue watching
Jan 09 Watch 11:18 The opioid epidemic’s toll on pregnant women and their babies By Melanie Saltzman, Saskia de Melker The risk for overdose from opioid painkillers and heroin among women, including pregnant women, has skyrocketed, which means a growing number of babies are born dependent on opioids. NewsHour Weekend Special correspondent Alison Stewart reports on the challenges for pregnant… Continue watching
Oct 13 Do women need an annual pelvic exam? By Sandra G. Boodman, Kaiser Health News It’s the latest battle over screening: Should healthy women skip annual pelvic exams?… Continue reading