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13 Dec

CDC Delays Annual Abortion Report Amid Internal Turmoil

PhoenixLatest NewsAbortion Care, CDC, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Trump Administration, United States

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's yearly abortion report is delayed due to staffing and internal issues Abortions increased about 4% in early 2025, new data shows, with 27% now provided through telehealth Many were provided under shield laws, which allow clinicians in states where abortion is legal to prescribe medication across state lines For decades, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a yearly report tracking abortion trends across the country.

13 Dec

Fewer characters on TV had abortions this year — and more stories reinforced shame

PhoenixLatest NewsHealthcare, Representation, Reproductive rights, TV

Storylines about abortion and conversations about it showed up on television 65 times this year, on prestigious dramas like The Pitt and Call the Midwife, on reality shows such as W.A.G.s to Riches and Love is Blind and on lowbrow animated comedies like Family Guy and South Park. That's about the same as last year. In 2024, TV shows featured 66 such plotlines.

12 Dec

Positive news for reproductive rights in 2025

PhoenixLatest NewsGlobal, Healthcare, Reproductive rights

As we wrap up the year, we’re zooming in on inspiring moments and wins. 2025 was undoubtedly difficult, with escalating anti-choice activity and governments slashing funding for global health programmes, but the courage and resilience of passionate people have continued to shine through. We’ve gained ground in ways that will change people’s lives for the better.

12 Dec

My Son is Pregnant, but his Wife had a Miscarriage

PhoenixLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, Transgender, United States

My friend sounded proud. Real proud, when she announced that the heterosexual couple, who had been trying for over two years to start a family, had finally succeeded. “My son is pregnant!” she excitedly exclaimed to everyone in earshot at the local dog park. Neighbors reacted with excitement and glee, amplified by spontaneous shouts of “Congratulations!”

11 Dec

Amid violence and displacement: a reproductive health crisis in Gaza

PhoenixLatest NewsGaza, Global, Healthcare, Palestinian, Reproductive rights

Over two years of Israeli attacks, chronic displacement, siege, and starvation have devastated the lives of women in Gaza and eroded whatever control they had over their lives, futures, and bodies, with a devastating impact on women’s reproductive health and rights.

11 Dec

I hate getting Pap smears. Is there a safe alternative?

PhoenixLatest Newscervical cancer, Healthcare, Pap Smear, Reproductive rights

Pap smears are not fun. At best, they're uncomfortable. At worst, they can be deeply upsetting for people who've experienced sexual or medical trauma.

25 Nov

Lifetime toll: 840 million women faced partner or sexual violence

PhoenixLatest NewsGlobal, Healthcare, Sexual Assault, Sexual violence

Violence against women remains one of the world’s most persistent and under-addressed human rights crises, with very little progress in two decades, according to a landmark report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN partners.

25 Nov

Hope for women’s hormone health

PhoenixLatest NewsHealthcare, menopause, Pennsylvania, Reproductive rights, United States

A medical office in York County is offering hope for patients suffering from menopause.

25 Nov

Updated WHO data reveal persistence of violence against women and girls across the Western Pacific

PhoenixLatest NewsGender based violence, Global, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, Sexual Assault

As the world marks the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, updated data from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicate that violence against women and girls remains alarmingly widespread. Globally, nearly one in three girls and women have experienced intimate partner or sexual violence during their lifetime − a figure that has barely changed since 2000. These latest findings underscore an indisputable reality: despite efforts made in ending gender-based violence, it continues to be a persistent − yet preventable − social and public health emergency, as well as a grave human rights violation.

23 Oct

KFF/Washington Post Poll Looks at Parents’ Trust in Children’s Health Content on Social Media, And Unfounded Claims About Abortion Pill Safety Follow FDA Approval of Generic Version

PhoenixLatest NewsAbortion Pills, Children's Health, Healthcare, Reproductive rights

Thttps://www.kff.org/health-information-trust/parents-trust-in-childrens-health-content-on-social-media-and-unfounded-claims-about-abortion-pill-safety/he latest release from the KFF/The Washington Post Survey of Parents, which finds that most parents report seeing children’s health content on social media, but many are unsure how to evaluate the trustworthiness of advice shared by health and wellness influencers. It also reviews misleading claims about the safety of medication abortion following the approval of a generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone, and it explores reports that federal officials are considering adding autism to the list of conditions covered by the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

22 Oct

YCC funds free reproductive wellness kits for undergraduates

PhoenixLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, Safe Sex kits, United States, Yale University

In a partnership with a Yale public health student, the YCC health and accessibility team is working to place reproductive wellness kits around campus.

22 Oct

Use of hair dye associated with uterine fibroids in Black women, study finds

PhoenixLatest NewsBlack Women, cancer, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States, Uterine Health

Using hair dye may be linked to developing non-cancerous tumors in the uterus, particularly among Black women, a recent study suggests.

21 Oct

Why abortion is front and center in Democrats’ messaging on Pa. judicial retention

PhoenixLatest NewsElection, Healthcare, Judges, Pennsylvania, Reproductive rights

The issue has been top of mind for Democratic voters since Roe v. Wade fell, say advocates hoping to keep a Democratic majority on the Pa. Supreme Court.

21 Oct

What If We Took Endometriosis as Seriously as We Take Diabetes?

PhoenixLatest NewsHealthcare, Reproductive rights, Uterine Health

The disparity is most acute for diseases that primarily affect women.

09 Oct

Wildfire Smoke Might Damage Male Fertility

PhoenixLatest NewsHealthcare, Male Fertility, Reproductive rights, Sperm, Wildfire

Wildfire smoke could be damaging men’s fertility, according to a new study.