The Supreme Court struck a key part of President Obama’s health-care law Monday, ruling that some companies may refuse to offer insurance coverage of specific birth control methods if they conflict with the owner’s religious beliefs.
Month: June 2014
When One Sister Couldn’t Bear a Child, Another Helped
Right now, Sixten Gerald Palmer Hansson is just a 9-pound newborn baby boy, but someday he surely will appreciate the power of sisterhood. Because he owes his existence to this bond.
ACA Has Saved $483 Million for Women Contraceptive Prescriptions
A new report released today by the Department of Health and Human Services shows that women saved $483.3 million on oral contraception out-of-pocket costs.
Graça Machel Ends Period of Mourning
After six months of retreat, mourning the death of President Rolihlahla Nelson Mandela, Mrs Graça Machel will now return to her active role as a global advocate for women’s and children’s rights.
“In December 2013, Madiba passed on and South Africa lost its father of democracy and leader, and the world lost an internationally respected icon. I lost my best friend, beloved husband, and guide. I have been deeply touched and comforted by the affection shown towards my family and I since Madiba’s illness through to the present moment. I would like to thank our family, friends, and the people throughout the world who gave me love and support during these difficult times.
Study: Women Who Give Birth Later Live Longer
Women who naturally conceive their last child after age 33 tend to live longer than those who have their final child by age 29, according to a new study by researchers at Boston University School of Medicine.
The Curious Case of Contraceptives in U.S. Zoos
Some of the country’s captive animals are on birth control—and sometimes it works a little too well.
Dr. Zorba Paster: Endometriosis Symptoms Aren’t in Your Head
Endometriosis is a poorly understood disease that affects more than 5 million women. My question to you is why doesn’t it get the respect it deserves?
‘Inconceivable’ Mom: After Infertility, IVF Mistake and Surrogacy, I’m Pregnant…Naturally!
Carolyn and Sean Savage with their five children… soon to be six. After years of struggling with infertility — and giving birth to another couple’s child after an IVF clinic mistake — this is one (happy) surprise she never expected.
How Do We Encourage More Men to Donate Sperm?
A shortage of UK sperm donors means clinics increasingly have to import sperm from abroad. Theo Merz speaks to three British donors and asks how we reverse the trend
Fertility One of the Most ‘Underserved Areas’ in Healthcare: Mike Huang
Glow is an enterprise that has an ability to analyze data and use it to empower women and couples to take charge of their reproductive health. The App has an interesting concept and gets one hooked on to it. It is available for download for Windows, Android and iPhone users.