A state court judge’s ruling Monday keeps an abortion-rights question on the November ballot in South Dakota. Judge John Pekas dismissed a lawsuit filed by an anti-abortion group, Life Defense Fund, that sought to have the question removed even though supporters turned in more than enough valid signatures to put it on the ballot. “They … Read more
Women’s health experts are sounding the alarm and demanding “stricter regulations” in the sanitary products sector following a shocking study that detected metals such as lead and arsenic in tampons. A startling investigation has revealed the presence of up to 16 different metals or metalloids, including hazardous substances like lead and arsenic, in various tampon … Read more
The NHS has issued a warning about a common condition that can lead to a variety of symptoms which many may not be familiar with. According to their website, if you experience abdominal pain along with other symptoms, it’s advisable to consult your GP about fibroids. These non-cancerous growths develop in or around the uterus. … Read more
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas election officials on Wednesday rejected petitions submitted for an abortion-rights ballot measure that organizers hoped to put before voters this fall in a predominantly Republican state. The secretary of state’s office rejected the petitions submitted on Friday by supporters of the proposal, saying the group didn’t submit statements required regarding … Read more
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court did not settle the debate over whether federal law requires hospitals to stabilize pregnant patients with emergency abortions on Wednesday, despite saying Idaho hospitals can provide abortions in medical emergencies even with the state’s restrictions. The court delivered a 6-3 procedural ruling that left key questions still lingering about … Read more
A poll, of 1,000 women aged 45 and over who are peri or post-menopausal, found 55% are too embarrassed to open up on conversations around vaginal dryness, excessive sweating and weight gain. While 20% fear being judged, 14% thought their symptoms were only happening to them and no one else. However, 22% wish they could … Read more
When it comes to women’s health, the term ‘menopause’ is widely recognised. It refers to the ‘change of life’ that happens when a woman’s menstrual cycle ends, marking the conclusion of her fertile years. This typically takes place between the ages of 45 and 55, instigated by declining hormone levels. However, symptoms can often appear … Read more
ABUJA, Nigeria — Yunusa Bawa spends a lot of time talking about the vaccine for the human papillomavirus that is responsible for nearly all cases of cervical cancer. But on most days, only two or three people allow their daughters to be vaccinated in the rural part of Nigeria where he works. The challenge in … Read more
The term “Ozempic babies” is taking social media by storm as a growing number of women have shared their stories of getting pregnant after using the popular weight-loss drug. While there is no scientific research yet specifically looking at the “Ozempic babies” phenomenon, experts say the increasing anecdotal evidence is “not surprising.” In the past … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — Abortion providers are asking an Indiana trial judge this week to broaden access to abortions under the state’s near-total ban. Indiana law allows for abortion in rare circumstances, including when the health or life of the woman is at risk, but only at a hospital. Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers are asking … Read more
