HEALTH 2 days ago Breast cancer screenings may decline for women who receive false-positive test results, says study High rates of false-positive test results may be keeping women from sticking to recommended mammogram screenings for breast cancer, a new study has found. Experts weigh in.
POLITICS 3 days ago Republicans, pro-life advocates split on Trump's proposal to federally subsidize IVF IVF, making up only 2% of U.S. births, has sparked debate among Republicans and pro-life advocates after Trump proposed federal funding for the treatments.
Women's Health 5 days ago Women’s heart disease risk could be predicted up to 30 years in advance with one blood test, study finds Predicting a woman’s heart disease risk could be a simple as administering a single blood test to screen for three risk factors, according to research published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
Donald Trump August 29 Trump pledges universal coverage for IVF treatment ‘because we want more babies’ Former President Trump said during a campaign rally in Michigan Thursday he would offer free IVF treatment for women if he won a second term.
HEALTH August 27 Working the night shift may cause dangerous health conditions, long-term risk of disease Studies have shown working the night shift increases one's risk of many health problems, such as cancer, cardiovascular disease and digestive issues.
UNITED NATIONS August 21 UK looks to treat misogyny as extremist violence, raising free speech crackdown concerns The British Home Office will review the conditions and pipelines that lead people with extreme views to actually take action, examining Islamists and far-right violence as well.
HEALTH August 20 Parvovirus or ‘slapped cheek disease’ is on the rise, CDC warns: Here’s what to know A respiratory disease known as parvovirus B19 is on the rise in the U.S. among all age groups, according to a recent advisory from the CDC. Experts share symptoms, treatment and high-risk groups.
POLITICS August 15 'Pregnant persons': Ohio Sen Sherrod Brown scrubbed 'women' from bill on pregnancy Sen. Brown erased women from his most recent version of a bill relating to health insurance enrollment periods for pregnant women.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH August 13 Americans are having fewer babies as birth rate hits historic low, CDC reveals The U.S. birth rate has been on a steady decline, as fewer Americans are having kids. Experts weigh in on varying factors, including career, cost and mental health, that could be deterring people.
REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH August 13 Pain relief for IUD insertion: CDC updates its recommended guidance to help women The CDC released new guidance in its U.S. Selected Practice Recommendations for Contraceptive Use, 2024, on how providers can help manage patients' pain during IUD insertions.
