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Menopause, mental health and a little Neko Case
Welcome to the first edition of The 19th's new menopause newsletter.
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Trump’s vision for childhood vaccines could hurt working moms the most
"Intentionally or not, Trump is adding weight to this burden that women are already carrying as family health managers."
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How the newborn hepatitis B vaccine landed in MAHA’s crosshairs
A panel handpicked by RFK Jr. just tabled a vote to delay use of the hep B vaccine at birth. The debate shows how these early decisions on behalf of a newborn can be used as a litmus test of fitness for motherhood.
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How Planned Parenthood’s defunding could leave more than a million patients without health care
An appeals court has allowed the government to kick Planned Parenthood out of Medicaid for a year, eliminating a crucial source of funding for clinics across the country.
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Abortion bans push families deeper into poverty and drive up crime, economists say
Researchers found a “strikingly large” relationship between restrictions on abortion and property crime, underscoring the connection between abortion bans and poverty.
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The government wants more people to breastfeed. Experts say paid parental leave could help.
Researchers have been examining ways to increase breastfeeding rates for years. They warn it will take structural reform and funding.
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Linking Tylenol to autism could harm pregnant people’s health, doctors warn
Acetaminophen is one of the few drugs that pregnant people can safely use to relieve pain or fever — conditions that, if left untreated, can increase the risk of birth defects and premature delivery.
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Texas' medication abortion ban could achieve a top conservative goal
The bill, set to become law later this year, could stop providers from mailing pills to Texas, which has allowed thousands to access abortion since Roe fell. It could be a blueprint for other states.
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Florida officials say they want to eliminate school vaccine mandates. It won’t be that simple.
Many of the reversals will require action from lawmakers. Public health experts and educators warn that dropped mandates could worsen disease outbreaks and add to a teacher shortage.
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The new COVID vaccine rules leave parents with more questions than answers
Eligibility for postpartum people has changed, and while children can still access shots, questions about the cost and availability are still unclear.