Couples Who Use Contraception Have More Sex
It's funny, family planning researchers aren't that comfortable talking about ... s-e-x. But two of them did in a study about the impact of contraception on "coital frequency."
Health & Safety
Is It Realistic To Recommend Delaying Pregnancy During Zika Outbreak?
Some Latin American countries are calling on women to postpone getting pregnant. Women's rights activist Monica Roa thinks that's "naive and ineffective."
Big Zika Virus Outbreak Unlikely In The U.S., Officials Say
The spread of Zika is probably limited by window screens and other mosquito-control measures in common use in the U.S. Also, the primary mosquito that carries Zika has a somewhat limited range.
Do-It-Yourselfers Face Penalties Over Their Cut-Rate Health Insurance
People sometimes put together policies, such as short-term and critical illness plans, instead of buying more expensive health coverage. But they likely will be penalized under the federal health law.
President Obama Wants More Funds To Feed Low-Income Kids In Summer
The president will propose in his 2017 budget that families who qualify for subsidized school meals receive benefits to buy an extra $45 in groceries per child each month when school is out.
#ZikaQA: Your Questions On The Zika Virus, Answered
NPR correspondents answer your Zika virus queries: Who's at risk? What are the implications for pregnant women? Will there be a vaccine?
New Jersey River Polluters Fund Toxic Fish Swap — But There's A Snag
Passaic River polluters are telling local fishermen to trade contaminated catch for healthy tilapia. But there's no disposal plan for the toxic fish, and residents don't want them to be incinerated.
Anti-Abortion Activists Indicted On Felony Charges In Planned Parenthood Case
A grand jury in Houston has returned indictments against two members of a group that targeted Planned Parenthood with a string of undercover videos last year. The felony indictments are a twist as the panel was originally tasked with investigation the group's claim that Planned Parenthood was selling fetal tissue.
Depression Screening Recommended For Pregnant Women, New Mothers
An independent task force chartered by the federal government says pregnant women should be screened for signs of depression both during and after pregnancy.
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes Join The Fight To Stop Zika Virus
On a trial basis, a British company is releasing genetically modified mosquitoes in Brazil to try to reduce the Aedes aegypti population — the species spreading Zika.