Abortion Foes Push to Frame Fetuses as Murdered ‘Persons’
What: Mary Ziegler’s new book shows how the anti-abortion movement increasingly pushes laws defining fetuses as people under homicide statutes.
Key Line: “Justice for the fetus means punishing a larger group of people… including abortion seekers themselves.”
NPR adds more detail to WHI’s shutdown and the loss of 1990s-era women’s health data.
Hormone therapy may lower a genetic heart risk factor, new WHI data suggests.
Science reports the entire CDC team behind contraceptive safety guidelines has been ousted.
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Florida experienced the biggest abortion drop nationwide after its ban took effect.
ADF targets birth control and IUD coverage in campaign to cut ties with ACOG.
NWLC report warns that birth control access is increasingly under threat post-Roe.
The Economist finds abortions have increased in some states *after* bans, thanks to telehealth and shield laws.
Cancer incidence among women continues to rise despite overall progress.
New GLP-1 pill for diabetes patients shows 7%+ weight loss, boosting Eli Lilly stock.
Many women underestimate when perimenopause begins and the associated mental health effects.
The influential Women’s Health Initiative will shut down without federal support.
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Maternie analysis shows $31M cut from women’s health research, especially maternal health.
Hormone therapy may lower a genetic heart risk factor, new WHI data suggests.
Oprah opens up about her menopause journey and brings national attention to a long-ignored health topic.
The Economist finds abortions have increased in some states *after* bans, thanks to telehealth and shield laws.
Federal panel reinforces need for breastfeeding help during and after pregnancy.
Maternie’s live tracker outlines federal program cuts, including Title X and IVF teams.
Legislators push for regulation and oversight of anti-abortion pregnancy centers.