health
For these nurses in India’s largest cities, ‘every day feels like war’
Amid its covid-19 crisis, the country is contending with a dire shortage of health-care workers
How to better support survivors of domestic violence in a pandemic, according to experts
More than a year in, here are their takeaways for tackling unique obstacles
The link between intimate partner violence and mass shootings
Police believe domestic violence was ‘at the core’ of the Colorado Springs shooting
May. 11
May. 11
You are not alone: A roundup of resources for Mental Health Awareness Month
Here’s some our most helpful therapy coverage to answer your questions — and make seeking care a bit less daunting
May. 8
May. 8
In the depths of a coronavirus crisis, period poverty is worsening in India
It can cause further stress during what’s already an extremely traumatic time for many Indians
May. 7
May. 7
Can a vaccinated mother’s breast milk protect a child from covid-19? This scientist is searching for answers.
Rebecca Powell has been breastfeeding her 3-year-old son as she researches how long antibodies last
Home birth requests ‘went through the roof’ when the pandemic hit. Are they here to stay?
Midwives say interest in working with them has doubled — or even tripled — during the pandemic
States passed 28 antiabortion restrictions in 4 days. Here’s what to know about the surge in legislation.
The volume of bills being proposed is historic
May. 4
May. 4
These single women decided to get pregnant. The pandemic convinced them.
As one woman put it: ‘I didn’t want to waste another precious moment’
High-risk women are facing barriers to preventive breast cancer care
Insurance isn’t enough for many, a new study finds