Feb 02 Gorsuch case review shows he's no crusader on abortion By Larry Neumeister, Garance Burke, Mitch Weiss, Associated Press A review of decisions and writings by Neil Gorsuch, the federal appeals court judge the president has just chosen to elevate to the high court, turns up no guarantees on how he might rule on abortion. Continue reading
Nov 02 Breast cancer deaths might double by 2030, reports say By Alison Thoet Cancer deaths among women are expected to climb 60 percent globally by 2030, based on estimates released Tuesday. Continue reading
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