“Women are in crisis,” says Cleveland Clinic women’s center co-founder Maria Shriver.
Women's Health
A Course Focused on Reproductive Health and Wellness
Entrepreneurial duo Zsofia Jamieson and Marta Han launched The Fertility Class to get hopeful moms-to-be moving.
What It’s Like to Go Through Perimenopause and Menopause in Prison
Limited information and a lack of informed health care providers make this life transition even more difficult for incarcerated people.
Impacted By The Estrogen Patch Shortage? Here Are Your Options
A lot of people are reporting trouble finding estradiol patches used to address perimenopause and menopause symptoms.
Experts: Rural Women’s Healthcare Crisis Won’t Be Solved By Robots
Remote areas of the U.S. that lack OBGYNs and clinics need more than the non-human solutions recently touted by Dr. Oz, medical professionals say.
Women Can Soon Do At-Home Pap Smears — And Most Insurances Will Have to Cover It
Medical experts hope this new screening test will eliminate the risk of cervical cancer.
Death of Midwife Shows Dire Need for Access to Quality Care
Dr. Janell Green Smith’s “heartbreaking” passing is “unacceptable” in the U.S., the American College of Nurse-Midwives said. Smith advocated for Black maternal health.
Studies Show Pregnancy Problems Impact Health Later in Life
A growing body of research points to lasting medical implications, including risks of heart disease and stroke, long after pregnancy is over.
Period Blood Is the New ‘Frontier’ In Science — And Women’s Health
Recent startups like NextGen Jane are analyzing period blood from voluntary samples to detect for diseases and hormonal changes.
Gates Foundation Fills U.S. Global Funding Gap with $2.5 Billion for Women’s Health
As the U.S. government cuts off support, the country’s largest foundation steps up to help vulnerable women in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia.
Women With Breast Cancer Unable to Access Less Grueling Radiation Treatment
The therapy, known as IORT, has been widely available overseas for more than two decades. But doctors say it’s hard to come by in the U.S. because it’s cheaper than regular radiation.
Are You Pregnant And In Pain? Trump Says ‘Tough It Out’
The president baselessly claimed Tylenol causes autism, and that pregnant people shouldn’t take it. It’s dangerous advice – and part of a legacy of women’s suffering being dismissed.
Trump’s Policies Have Now Shut Down Several Rural Women’s Health Clinics
According to those working in the medical industry, the recently enacted “Big, Beautiful Bill” has directly caused the closures.
Study: Stalking Comes With Increased Heart Attack Risk for Women
As social media sites make it easier than ever to locate users, a new Harvard University research effort shows that stalking makes disease more likely for its victims.
A New, Woman-Made Speculum Is In The Works
The innovative design could someday replace the current one used in most OB-GYN exams, which looks more like a medieval torture device than a tool. It’s about time.