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California Tries to Ban PFAS from Tampons (Again)
California legislators are trying to once again ban “forever chemicals” known as PFAS from tampons.
Olivia Rodrigo Giving Away Contraception: It’s a Good Idea
Singer Olivia Rodrigo is on tour and living up to her promise to bring awareness to reproductive healthcare.
Trump Is Worried Women Will (Accurately) Blame Him for Abortion Bans, Hopes His VP Pick Will Provide Cover
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is responsible for naming the Supreme Court justices that overturned Roe vs. Wade. So, he is looking closely at the abortion positions of his potential VP picks.
Popular Acne Products Could End Up Becoming Carcinogenic
An independent quality assurance company tested common, popular acne products that contain benzoyl peroxide and found that the chemicals can degrade into benzene, a known carcinogen, at levels far above FDA standards if left on the shelf.
Insurers Still Aren’t Saying If They’ll Cover Postpartum Depression Pill
The first antidepressant pill specifically recommended to treat postpartum depression hit the market at the end of 2023, but an analysis found that most private insurers haven’t published criteria on when they will cover the drug.
Texas Makes It Hard to Get Birth Control
A Texas appeals court ruled that clinics must get parents’ approval before prescribing birth control to teenagers in the state.
The Idaho OBGYN Desert Is Here
A deep dive on Idaho becoming an “OBGYN desert.” At the end of March, the third labor and delivery unit in the state will close since Roe fell.
Abortion in South Dakota: You Might Get Sepsis, But Let’s Watch a Video First
Doctors in states with abortion bans have lobbied legislators to give them much clearer guidance in the law when they can perform an abortion for the benefit of their patient’s health.
Depression Is Rough on Women’s Hearts
Researchers looked at health data from over 4 million people and analyzed what characteristics were most likely to lead to cardiovascular disease.
Menopause Needs More Attention, And Sometimes, Medicine
Dr Nadia El-Awady, the medical editor for UK Medscape, offers another take on the Lancet’s menopause edition, saying the focus on “over-medicalization” is unhelpful.
We Need a Menopause Moonshot
Ms. Magazine’s Jennifer Weiss-Wolf takes on the Lancet’s “menopause is overmedicalized” message, writing that “the real disservice to women is the lack of consideration of menopause in the halls of government.”
Nearly 9 in 10 Americans Support Abortion for Pregnancy Emergency
Nearly 90% of Americans said they support abortion for women who are having pregnancy-related emergencies, according to a poll from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
The Business of Luxury Postpartum Stays Is Booming
Bloomberg looks at the business side of luxury postpartum retreats in the United States, which have expanded from New York City to Washington DC and California.
White House: Let’s Double Funding for Women’s Health Research
The White House released its budget today, and in it was a proposal to double the funding for the Office of Research on Women’s Health at NIH.
Biden: Wait Until You See How Mad Women Are
President Joe Biden delivered his State of the Union address tonight, and women’s health featured prominently in the speech.
Original Reporting
What Is Perimenopause (And What Should You Know About It?)
You can still get pregnant, because your ovaries are going haywire.
What’s Next for the White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research?
A Massive Organizing Project + Heading to Capitol Hill
The Difference Between Postpartum Depression and ‘Baby Blues’
There’s a key difference between the two common conditions.
Original Research
Real People Review: Is ColonBroom Worth It?
We didn’t find anyone saying they lost significant weight using ColonBroom who also wasn’t getting paid to promote the product.
Wegovy Reviews: Real Stories + Side Effects To Know
The truth about gastrointestinal side effects from the popular weight loss drug.
Expert Round-up: Tactics to Help a Gassy Baby
Experts agree that ALL newborns are gassy babies, for a variety of reasons. There were four major categories we found on how to reduce gas…