Women's Health
Cards Against Humanity To Give All Profit From Red States to Abortion Fund
The popular card game will give 100 percent of profits made in the red states to the National Network of Abortion Funds.
It's on All of Us to Protect a Woman's Right to Choose
Overturning Roe v. Wade is only one part of an ongoing attempt by far-right extremists to undermine individual freedom and our democracy. And this latest attack isn't the end.
'I'm a Menopause Doctor, These Are 6 Signs Most Women Don't Recognize'
I see women who have quit their jobs and left relationships. They don't realize they're going through the menopause.
Woman's Chest Scan for COVID-19 Reveals Breast Cancer
Jan Dea, 61, is now in remission but her doctor told her that by the time she had noticed symptoms from the aggressive cancer it would have been too late.
Poor Women Have Heart Attacks Earlier Than Wealthy Women: Study
Scientists behind the research say women on low incomes lack the health choices and lifestyle care available to their richer neighbors.
Fact Check: Could Pregnant 10-Year-Old Girl Get an Abortion in Ohio?
Ohio AG made a dubious claim that the pregnant 10-year-old could get treatment in his state. The matter has fueled national debate after Roe v. Wade ruling.
Pregnant Driver Cites Texas Abortion Law to Justify Using HOV Lane Alone
Brandy Bottone argued her unborn baby is counts as a second person after she was pulled over for driving alone in a high-occupancy-vehicle lane.
Supreme Court's Overturning of Roe Won't 'Stand Long': HHS Secretary
"This is just not America. We're not about taking rights," Xavier Becerra said Sunday of the Court's decision to overturn the landmark abortion rights case.
Kristi Noem Challenged on Question of Ohio Child Rape Victim's Abortion
The GOP governor said Sunday decisions about abortion should "be made by the legislators that are closest to the people" as the "Constitution intended."
Tweet Bashing 'Heroes' Offering Shelter to Abortion Seekers Sparks Debate
"These individuals are putting their hero complex before your safety," Kiki Djarin said in a viral tweet.
Post on Why Women Are Mad at Their Boyfriends Over Roe v. Wade Goes Viral
"Their anger at you is born out of your reaction to the SCOTUS ruling, not the ruling itself," the now-viral post says.
Woman Says She Can't Get Vital Heart Medication After Roe V. Wade Ruling
"I take a type of medication for my heart that makes it so that if I were to get pregnant, the fetus would automatically be pushed out of me," Ackerman said.
Period Tracking Apps May Now Worry Users Amid Abortion Data Concerns
Data suggests many women are swapping apps amid concerns that their health data could be used in abortion trials.
Man Joking About Going to Abortion Protests to Pick Up Women Sparks Debate
For the most part, viewers whose names or profile photos suggested they were men shared amusement and praise.
Woman Looked '9 Months Pregnant' After Mistaking Ovarian Cyst for Baby
By the time the woman had surgery to remove the cyst, it was larger than a football.
Pastor John Pavlovitz Pens Abortion Rights Apology to Daughter
"I'm sorry for America. It has failed you," Pavlovitz wrote after the Supreme Court's stunning reversal of Roe v. Wade.
'Having a Tragic Situation' Is No Reason for Abortion: Kristi Noem
The Republican governor said Sunday that "the Supreme Court did its job" by fixing "a wrong decision it made many years ago."
Roe v. Wade Ruling Has Illinois Prepping for 30K Abortion Seekers: Pritzker
The governor said Saturday that the state saw 10,000 women from surrounding states come to Illinois last year for abortions.
Woman Says Doctor Denied Sterilizing Her Because She 'Might Meet Mr. Right'
Most of Olivia's audience took her side, venting frustration with medical professionals who deny women their freedom to choose the procedure.
What Is a VBAC-2? Risks, Benefits As Tammy Hembrow Shares Birth News
Rates of vaginal births after a cesarean have risen among women in their 20s and 30s over recent years.
Simple Procedure Could Help Women With Infertility Issues: Study
The procedure includes a small diagnostic check beforehand and could be all that is needed in some cases, with no further invasive fertility procedures.
Ovarian Cancer Leading Threat to Women's Reproductive Health
Ovarian cancer is ranked among the top killers of women around the globe, especially in developing countries. Vigilance is a health necessity.
The Science of How Morning-After and Abortion Pills Work
Emergency contraceptives are sometimes confused with abortion pills, but they are not the same. Newsweek explains how both types of medication work.
'Below the Belt': How TikTok Has Helped Create Endometriosis Movie
Hillary Clinton has executive produced a new documentary movie focussing on endometriosis. Newsweek spoke to the director and producer Shannon Cohn about the movie.
Woman Celebrating Hysterectomy With Custom Cookies Praised: 'F**k HPV'
"I needed a way to send my uterus and cervix off with a big old f*** you," said Suzie Campbell who commissioned the cookies following her surgery.
Vibrators Are Good for Women: Study
Research has shown that vibrator use has a "positive effect" in several areas of women's health, including improvements in urinary incontinence and pelvic floor muscle strength.
First Western Nation Set to Offer Three Days of 'Menstrual Leave' Per Month
Spain is poised to be the first Western country to offer time off from work for women with menstrual pain.
Fact Check: Is Overturning Roe v. Wade Unpopular With Americans?
A recently leaked draft majority opinion from the Supreme Court suggested it would overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling on abortion in the U.S.
Book Review: Elizabeth Day's 'Magpie,' a Captivating Domestic Thriller
This psychological thriller is an exceptional celebration of the nature of women and the struggles of pregnancy.
DeSantis' 15-Week Abortion Ban Assailed as 'Reckless' by Medical Providers
"There is no medical reason to ban abortions after 15 weeks; there are only potential harms," said Dr. Kelly Thibert of Bradenton, Florida.