Sexual & Reproductive Health

29+ min ago   (55+ words) At 31 weeks, she was born alive into a toilet after her mother took abortion pills. When first responders arrived at the North Carolina home, they found her alive and needing CPR. Against all odds, she survived. Her mother reportedly learned…...

31+ min ago   (244+ words) A prenatal diagnosis is often accompanied by the pressure to abort, leaving most parents feeling unsupported by the medical community and society at large. In our series “Stories of Prenatal Diagnosis,” we share testimonies of parents who received a diagnosis…...

37+ min ago   (337+ words) Immune cells in lymph nodes appear to kick-start inflammation Dendritic cells, depicted in this computer illustration, help rally T cells against threats around the body. In 2023, neurologist David Holtzman and colleagues showed that immune system T cells accumulate around tau…...

1+ hour, 20+ min ago   (575+ words) You might need to add a new line to your birds and the bees talk with your teenager, as some may be turning to post-sex antibiotics to reduce STI risk. Condom usage is already incredibly low, with just 15% of Brits…...

1+ hour, 58+ min ago   (1621+ words) Speaking exclusively with The American Bazaar, Dr. Rohit Gutgutia, co-founder and medical director of London-based fertility guidance platform Ikivana, and Megha Agarwal, co-founder of Ikivana, discussed what Indian American couples should know before making that decision. Gutgutia, who has more…...

2+ hour, 36+ min ago   (89+ words) Olympic Gold Medalist Aly Raisman joins Norah for a vulnerable discussion about giving yourself grace and why she no longer feels guilty for resting her body when she needs to. Raisman has become an outspoken voice on mental health and…...

4+ hour, 14+ min ago   (687+ words) Medically Reviewed By Dr. Bita Sajadipour Last reviewed: September 2026 For Muslim couples, fertility treatment often involves two important considerations: medical possibilities and religious guidance. Questions such as “Is IVF allowed in Islam?”, “Is egg donation permissible?”, and “What is the…...

3+ hour, 29+ min ago   (903+ words) Past studies have found that taking hormone therapy for menopause may help lower a woman’s heart disease risk. A new study found that women who start hormone replacement therapy during perimenopause or early postmenopause may decrease their cardiovascular disease risk…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (691+ words) Coverage of Hawaiʻi’s 2026 elections Medication abortion has nearly tripled compared to procedural abortion over the past decade. The Trump administration is pushing to restrict access. A decade ago, getting an abortion in Hawaiʻi usually involved going to a clinic for…...

3+ hour, 29+ min ago   (257+ words) Wilmington, NC (WWAY) — Families, health care providers and community organizations will gather next month for the 10th annual PSI’s The Climb – Wilmington, an event focused on perinatal mental health awareness and support. The event is scheduled for Oct. 10 from 9 to 11 a....