Women's Health

Should you get vaccinated? Will your insurer pay for it? And will you still be able to find a vaccine? KFF Health News tries to sort out where things stand.

The risk of unwanted advances, lingering stares and invasive comments often lead some to seek out gym alternatives where they can workout in peace.

On Saturday, 26Health hosted the grand opening of its Venus Center, which provides services such as breast exams, pap smears and fertility checking – but no abortions.

The ruling says the organization's clinics nationwide must continue to be reimbursed for Medicaid funding. It replaces a previous edict that initially granted a preliminary injunction.

The regional chapters are now operating under one mantle. The move comes as President Donald Trump's recently enacted tax cut package threatens the organization's clinics across the country.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists said over-the-counter drugs, such as ibuprofen, are not effective forms of pain management during the procedure.

The CDC report on the 2023 deaths was drawn from death certificates. The CDC counts women who died while pregnant, during childbirth and up to 42 days after birth.

Menopause is well-known for causing hot flashes and night sweats for many women. But the list of menopause maladies can also include dental problems.

Florida earned a ranking among the worst in the country for women’s health care.

Relatively few respondents fully endorse the idea that a fertilized egg should have the same rights as a pregnant woman, but a significant share (46%) say it describes their views at least somewhat well.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD, affects about 5% of people who menstruate, but a lack of research and limited awareness — even among health care providers — can make getting care difficult.

The White House has launched an initiative on women’s health. Studying the health of older women, a largely neglected group in medical research, should be a priority.