Sudden infant death syndrome is the leading cause of unexpected deaths among infants in the U.S. But public health messages on safe infant sleep — contradicted by photos or videos circulating in movies and social media — don’t always find traction.
A new study found significant associations between both long- and short-term exposure to environmental heat during a pregnancy and severe maternal morbidity.
We spoke to political experts, abortion providers and funds ahead of arguments on the state’s 15-week ban.
Women make up more than half of Medicare recipients and are more likely to skip or delay taking their medications due to cost.
Texas, Idaho and Tennessee have all enacted laws that could allow abortion care in certain medical emergencies. Their impact appears slim, doctors said.
The Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act incentivizes states nationwide to provide inclusive, trauma-informed sex education in schools.
Republicans don’t want to talk about restrictions in the first or second trimester, instead trying to turn the conversation to very rare third trimester abortions.
If it took effect, the decision could bar mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication abortions, from being provided over telemedicine, limiting clinics’ capacity.
In a new effort from the Biden administration, the HeatTracker dashboard will allow public officials, medical professionals and families to better understand risk from extreme heat and respond accordingly.
A lawsuit filed in federal court would push the agency to cover the treatment — the most effective form of assisted reproductive technology — for people who are single, or who are in LGBTQ+ relationships.