Healthcare – REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS ALERTS

18 Sep

Ohio abortion regulations appeal: Attorneys for the state and women’s health clinics make arguments

CoreyLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, Ohio, Reproductive rights

The appeal debates other provisions contained in the 2019 law that established Ohio’s six-week abortion ban

18 Sep

WA will replace Planned Parenthood’s lost Medicaid funding with state dollars

CoreyLatest NewsAbortion Care, Abortion Rights, Healthcare, Medicaid, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive rights, Washington State

A court ruling last week halted federal Medicaid payments going to the nonprofit. Meanwhile, a push is on to reverse state cuts to an abortion access program.

17 Sep

CoQ10 shows promise in boosting female fertility by reviving aging eggs

JordanLatest NewsFertility, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

A new review suggests CoQ10 could rejuvenate aging oocytes and enhance embryo quality, offering hope for women facing age-related fertility challenges while spotlighting the need for rigorous clinical trials.

17 Sep

At 14, she thought she had her first period, but when the bleeding went from monthly to daily, a Chicago teenager was diagnosed with a rare vaginal cancer typically found in women after menopause

JordanLatest NewsHealthcare, menopause, Menstruation, Reproductive rights, Women's Health

At the age of 14, during the height of the COVID pandemic, Liliana “Lili” Castaneda thought she had her first menstrual cycle. At first, she was actually excited about it, but then, the monthly bleeding turned into daily bleeding. Castaneda was bleeding so much that she would soak through menstrual pads in 15 minutes and would get dizzy when standing up.

16 Sep

Abortion bans push families deeper into poverty and drive up crime, economists say

JordanLatest NewsAbortion Ban, Abortion Rights, Healthcare, Poverty, Reproductive rights

Researchers found a “strikingly large” relationship between restrictions on abortion and property crime, underscoring the connection between abortion bans and poverty.

16 Sep

Tylenol in pregnancy: A question of safety or control?

ChaseLatest NewsAutism, Healthcare, Pregnancy, Reproductive rights, Tylenol

RFK Jr. wants to figure out if acetaminophen causes autism. He’s asking the wrong question

15 Sep

Wisconsin clinics at risk as federal court weighs Planned Parenthood defunding

ChaseLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, Planned Parenthood, Reproductive rights, United States

For decades, the Hyde Amendment has largely barred federal funds from paying for abortion services, but this provision goes further. It bars Medicaid reimbursement for all Planned Parenthood services, including contraception care, STD testing, cancer screenings and more.

14 Sep

My Abortion Story

ChaseLatest NewsAbortion, Abortion Rights, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States, Women's Rights

The anonymous 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 by 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻’𝘀 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝘀 are now more important than ever.

14 Sep

How Effective are Different Types of Contraception?

RileyLatest NewsContraception, Healthcare, Reproductive rights

Women have many contraceptive options nowadays, and women can find options to suit their health, lifestyle, and desire to postpone pregnancy for a few months or several years. They include hormonal and non-hormonal methods.

13 Sep

Patients Must Seek Pharmacists, Other Providers For Reproductive Health as Abortion Clinics Close

RileyLatest NewsAbortion Care, Abortion Rights, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, United States

With abortion-providing clinics being a pillar of contraceptive care in the US, as more and more close across the country, patients will need to seek other providers, such as pharmacists, for reproductive health services. More research is needed to understand the impacts of abortion clinics closing following the pivotal Dobbs decision, according to a study published in Women’s Health Issues.

13 Sep

Heavy Metals In Cosmetics: An Overlooked Reproductive Health Concern

RileyLatest NewsFertility, Healthcare, Pregnancy, Reproductive rights

Cosmetics are everywhere in our lives. Moisturisers to nourish dry skin, eyeliner to accent your eyes, and lipstick to give color to our lives. But as lovely as these products are, there is a common issue being overlooked: heavy metals (i.e. lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic). While the amount of each would seem insignificant, over time - months and years - these toxic materials build up in our bodies. Heavy metals can disrupt normal hormonal balance and menstrual cycles, and in some cases affect fertility.

12 Sep

How Abortion Providers are Bracing for Serious Fallout

RileyLatest NewsAbortion Providers, Abortion Rights, Healthcare, Illinois, Reproductive rights, travel

Dr. Allison Cowett, medical director at Family Planning Associates, discusses how Illinois clinics are becoming overburdened hubs for patients traveling from across the Midwest.

12 Sep

Alternatives for S.C. women seeking reproductive health care

RileyLatest NewsAbortion Rights, Healthcare, Reproductive rights, South Carolina

While a proposed bill in the S.C. Senate would totally ban abortions in South Carolina without exception, it also seeks potentially unconstitutional restrictions on speech, contraceptive access and in vitro fertilization.

12 Sep

Why Is Having a Baby So Expensive in the US?

RileyLatest NewsHealthcare, Pregnancy, Reproductive rights, United States

New moms all over social media are breaking down their incredibly expensive hospital bills after giving birth. So why is giving birth so pricey in the U.S.? And given the Trump administration’s anti-abortion, pro-natalist policies, is anything on the table to make having a child more affordable?

11 Sep

Study highlights menopause-related vocal changes in women

RandyLatest NewsHealthcare, menopause, Reproductive rights

A new University of South Florida study published in Menopause highlights a largely overlooked health issue: voice changes that many women experience during menopause, often triggered by falling levels of estrogen and progesterone.