States Continue Push To Ban Abortions After 20 Weeks
Although the Republican-led House decided not to vote to ban abortions after 20 weeks, 10 states already have such measures and more states are considering them.
Women's Health
A Restraining Order Can Be Just A Videoconference Away
A New Jersey hospital has partnered with local courts to protect injured victims of domestic violence. A videoconferencing system lets patients file for restraining orders from their hospital beds.
Our Most Popular Stories Of 2014: Ebola ... And Bed Rails?
In July, the Goats and Soda blog was born. We came into a world obsessed with Ebola. But our readers also loved stories about chocolate, bed rails and jet-setting viruses.
As More Women Tell Abortion Stories, Both Sides Claim Advantage
Does telling your abortion story help end stigma about the procedure, or does it help opponents make the case against abortion? The answer to that question depends very much on whom you talk to.
Big Question For 2015: Will The Supreme Court Rule On Abortion?
States have passed more than 200 abortion regulations since 2010, and the number is expected to rise. Abortion rights supporters say that could cause big geographical variations in access to care.
What Happens After You Get That Mammogram
What are the odds that you'll get a false positive when you get a mammogram? How likely is it that it will detect cancer? Here's one way to look at it.
Few Employers Cover Egg Freezing For Women With Cancer
Although egg freezing is the perk of the moment at some high-profile companies, the benefit isn't often available, even for women with serious illnesses that could affect their fertility.
Doctors Are Slow To Adopt Changes In Breast Cancer Treatment
There's not much evidence that radiation increases survival in older women with early-stage breast cancer, but doctors are still prescribing it. It can be hard to get doctors to change protocols.
How Girls Are Developing Earlier In An Age Of 'New Puberty'
Two doctors wrote a book that probes the environmental, biological and socioeconomic factors contributing to early puberty. These girls face risks like anxiety and depression, one author says.
More Squash, Less Bacon: Calculating Your Real-Life Heart Risk
There are lots of cardiovascular risk calculators, but they usually expect you to know your blood pressure and cholesterol numbers. This one wants to know if you play tennis. And if you like bacon.