What is cortisol? Your questions, answered.
There's a reason cortisol keeps coming up in conversations about perimenopause and menopause.
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Pap smears are designed to screen for cancer. Why are people afraid to get them?
The internet is debating whether the discomfort associated with the exam outweighs the benefits. Here's what doctors want you to know.
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The word ‘Black’ has disappeared from a set of bills aimed at addressing Black maternal health
Why does the federal Momnibus now only say 'Black' one time? The answer depends on who you ask.
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A doctor was accused of fertility fraud. In Hawaiʻi, no law prevents it.
The allegations expose a lack of accountability mechanisms in this state for doctors who use their sperm to artificially inseminate unwitting fertility patients.
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Why is RFK Jr. so worried about sperm count?
We spoke to experts about Kennedy’s claims about sperm and fertility — including the author of the study he cited.
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Polycystic ovary syndrome, also known as PCOS, has a new name
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, formerly known as polycystic ovary syndrome, impacts about 1 in 8 people assigned female at birth.
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The government’s fight against gender-affirming care just escalated
NYU Langone Hospitals in New York City has received a grand jury subpoena for patient medical records, hinting at a federal criminal investigation.
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Georgia midwives say the state is squandering their abilities to care for families
As maternity care deserts expand across the state, three midwives are suing over laws they say block care providers from serving those who need them most.
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Mothers are stretching every dollar — and still finding ways to care for their families
They are taking on debt, cutting back on personal medical care, delaying rent payments and skipping meals so their kids can eat. Federal cuts are poised to make things worse.
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Women lead as health and wellness influencers. Why do so many men have more followers?
The dominance in that online space comes as 4 in 10 U.S. adults say they get health and wellness information from social media influencers or podcasts.