health

Women are given the wrong treatment for UTIs nearly half the time. Here’s why.

Women are given the wrong treatment for UTIs nearly half the time. Here’s why.

Women living in rural areas can be particularly impacted

Anne Branigin

Anne Branigin

Feb. 26

Feb. 26

This women-made tool could help get more disabled people vaccinated

This women-made tool could help get more disabled people vaccinated

States aren’t prioritizing the disabled community, advocates say

Cecilia Nowell

Feb. 25

Feb. 25

A woman gave birth alone in a Kentucky jail. It’s a harrowing example of a bigger problem, experts say.

A woman gave birth alone in a Kentucky jail. It’s a harrowing example of a bigger problem, experts say.

A lack of standardized medical care for prisoners means incarcerated pregnant women remain vulnerable

Anne Branigin

Anne Branigin

Feb. 24

Feb. 24

The major barriers transgender people can face in updating their IDs

The major barriers transgender people can face in updating their IDs

Some states require proof of gender-affirming surgery to update driver’s licenses

Madeleine Thomas

Feb. 17

Feb. 17

Black maternal health is in crisis. Here’s how lawmakers hope the ‘Momnibus’ package will help.

Black maternal health is in crisis. Here’s how lawmakers hope the ‘Momnibus’ package will help.

The bills address everything from maternity care for veterans to diversifying the perinatal health workforce

Ashley Nguyen

Ashley Nguyen

Feb. 8

Feb. 8

We’ve been hearing a lot about PTSD. Here’s how to recognize and heal from trauma.

We’ve been hearing a lot about PTSD. Here’s how to recognize and heal from trauma.

From Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Evan Rachel Wood, women have been speaking out about trauma

Sunny Fitzgerald

Feb. 5

Feb. 5

Way more women are reporting ‘long-haul’ covid symptoms. Doctors aren’t sure why.

Way more women are reporting ‘long-haul’ covid symptoms. Doctors aren’t sure why.

Symptoms vary widely

Soo Youn

Soo Youn

Feb. 5

Feb. 5

Aetna is expanding coverage for gender-affirming surgeries. Here’s why that’s important.

Aetna is expanding coverage for gender-affirming surgeries. Here’s why that’s important.

The major insurance carrier will cover breast augmentation

Lateshia Beachum

Feb. 4

Feb. 4

1 in 10 college women face period poverty, a study shows. Here’s what that means.

1 in 10 college women face period poverty, a study shows. Here’s what that means.

Black and Latina women are most likely to report not being able to afford tampons and pads, the research shows

Anne Branigin

Anne Branigin

Feb. 3

Feb. 3

A 9-year-old was pepper-sprayed instead of receiving help. It’s part of the ‘dehumanization of Black girls,’ experts say.

A 9-year-old was pepper-sprayed instead of receiving help. It’s part of the ‘dehumanization of Black girls,’ experts say.

Treating the girl as a threat, rather than a child in crisis, falls into a familiar pattern

Anne Branigin

Anne Branigin

Feb. 2

Feb. 2