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Native Americans are dying from pregnancy. They want a voice to stop the trend.
Native Americans have been working with state and federal officials to better track and address pregnancy-related deaths.
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Freestanding birth centers are closing as maternity care gaps grow
Centers are confronting financial strain, restrictive regulations and resistance from hospitals.
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Three hospitals are under investigation for providing gender-affirming care to trans youth
In Washington state, Colorado, and Minnesota, children’s hospitals are facing federal scrutiny over care that’s legal under state law.
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What does the new childhood vaccine schedule actually mean for your family?
Officials say not much will change. Experts aren't so sure.
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Detroit’s seniors are facing a winter crisis most people never see
Older women are more vulnerable to hunger, unsafe cold and isolation. They’re also reluctant to reach out for help.
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Worried about health insurance costs? There may be cheaper options — but with trade-offs
With Affordable Care Act insurance premiums poised to skyrocket, some are considering going outside of the marketplace to find more affordable options. But that requires caution.
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RFK Jr. announces new rules targeting care for transgender youth
If approved, the proposed federal regulations would dramatically impact an already challenging landscape.
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Preparing for a wildfire or hurricane? Don’t forget water, documents — and your birth control.
Few states include sexual and reproductive health supplies in emergency checklist recommendations, a new report finds.
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How much of Project 2025 has actually been accomplished this year?
As the year ends, The 19th takes a look at how the conservative policy wishlist for Trump’s second term impacted women and LGBTQ+ Americans.
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There’s a testosterone crisis, the FDA says — for cisgender men
The government disapproves of the hormone for transgender people but is enthusiastic about what it could do for cisgender men.