women's health

A measure moving forward in the Florida House would allow pregnant women convicted of felonies to seek to delay going to prison for up to three months after giving birth.

In a speech delivered on Sunday, the vice president advocated for Congress to take action to protect abortion rights.

In the wake of an FDA decision that allows pharmacies to stock the medication, Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration warned providers that “criminal penalties” could result over violations.

Studies have shown that a significant number of people struggle to afford menstrual products, and going without can cause people to miss school or work.

Birth control pills are available in the U.S. only with a prescription. Now a drugmaker is asking the FDA to approve a progestin-only contraceptive that would be available without one at pharmacies.

Abbott's facility has now closed and reopened twice this year. The baby formula plant had previously closed in February because of bacterial contamination.

About a quarter of all pregnancies end in miscarriage. Despite the large number of workers affected, no national laws protect them when they need time off to deal with the loss.

Years ago, opponents of abortion tried to change 'hearts and minds' on the issue. Public views haven't budged but the court may take action anyway.

The Department of Health and Human Services said Monday its new regulation, which will go into effect Nov. 8, will restore clinics' ability to refer women seeking abortions to a provider.

The proposed legislation closely resembles a measure that's already law in Texas

The law also allows private citizens to sue abortion providers and anyone else who helps a woman obtain an abortion, including those who give a woman a ride to a clinic.

Restrictive abortion laws across the South mean more women are traveling across state lines to find safe services.