Congress is finally talking about menopause
A bipartisan group led by Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand held Congress’ first-ever hearing on how to improve treatment for menopause and fund research.
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Tierra Walker died after she couldn’t get an abortion. Her family is suing Ken Paxton.
The case argues that Texas’ near-total abortion ban violates the state and U.S. constitutions. It is the first lawsuit over a death linked to an abortion ban.
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The Lindsay Clancy trial renewed focus on postpartum psychosis. What's next?
Her case was rare, but doctors hope the national attention on the often-misunderstood condition will spur more conversations about its research and funding.
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A measles outbreak and back-to-school season leave experts fearful of misinformation
The back-to-school period carries new risks for families amid growing measles cases — several people have died in cases linked to the disease in Pennsylvania — and the upcoming respiratory virus season.
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A town 14 miles from Dallas has no clean drinking water. She’s trying to fill the gap.
The people of Sand Branch have lived without a functioning water infrastructure for decades. Christina Parks is trying to preserve what’s left of her community.
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It’s a transformative moment for hormones. And kind of a weird one.
Want to halt aging, stop divorce and increase national security? The Trump administration seems to believe hormones can do all of that.
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The surprising ways hormones can change your body
Hormone therapy can have profound effects on our immune systems, gut bacteria, our brains, senses and sex lives.
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Tina wanted another baby. She also needed an abortion. Texas made both harder.
She endured eight hysteroscopies and years of IVF, turning to surrogacy to grow her family. When she unexpectedly became pregnant herself, the state's abortion ban made her next decision far more complicated.
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How do you figure out if microplastics are affecting pregnancy?
Microplastic researchers are trying to find answers about pressing health concerns while navigating the challenges of a new field of science.
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Turmeric is good. That doesn’t mean you need supplements.
Psst — no supplement is going to stop you from aging.