Why abortion opponents are turning their attention to banning surrogacy
Surrogacy has largely escaped the political fight over reproductive rights. Now, anti-abortion activists see an opening to restrict the practice in Texas and across the country.
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Should you freeze your eggs? What to know about the costs and process
Egg freezing is an increasingly popular fertility treatment, but there are multiple medical and financial considerations to take into account before starting the process.
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What Trump’s vaccine order says about his relationship with MAHA moms
The executive order isn’t expected to drastically change vaccine policy. But experts say the president might be placating a coalition of mothers who helped him get back into office.
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No, COVID-19 vaccines don’t increase miscarriage rates
A Republican senator has revived a years-old inaccurate theory that COVID-19 vaccines are linked to higher rates of miscarriages.
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TikTok’s fake GLP-1 market preys on women trying to lose weight
Accounts promoting the unregulated sale of weight loss drugs on the app feature sexualized images and videos of women, a new report found. The scams are succeeding. -
How to talk to your kids about body image — without toxicity
It can be hard to escape headlines about celebrities’ bodies and weight. Here's what experts say about how to help the younger people in our lives process what they’re seeing and hearing.
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AOC is freezing her eggs — and sharing the process online
The New York Democrat said she hoped to normalize a process that is rarely talked about in public.
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Hospitals say they found a tool to help reduce childbirth risks: wristbands
At least 27 states have embraced “I Gave Birth” wristbands as a way to encourage birthing people to seek help for postpartum complications. They’re gaining steam as cuts to Medicaid threaten maternal care.
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A 170-year-old New York nonprofit fights to keep its safe spaces for young people
Children's Aid lost more than $900,000 in pregnancy prevention funds but is pushing forward even if its future is uncertain.
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The first Black woman to lead the CDC will face an uphill battle in restoring trust
Experts say women and people of color are often tapped to lead during crises. Erica Schwartz inherits a CDC reshaped by political battles over science and vaccines.