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Women's health
Abortion restrictions in Texas could lead to a shortage of OB-GYNs, survey suggests
Oct 28, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services predicts a nationwide shortage of OB-GYNs by 2030.
Why women's health is so far behind the curve
Jul 18, 2024
Improving the women's health gap could improve lives and the economy, researchers say.
Women pay more than men for health care. That's leading some of them to declare bankruptcy.
Apr 8, 2024
Even when pregnancy-related costs are stripped out, women still pay more than men.
New mammogram age guidelines could detect cancer earlier — and add costs for women
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Ali Budner
May 15, 2023
Preventative mammograms are covered by most insurance providers. But follow-up exams might not be.
Texas may be the next state to end the sales tax on period products
Apr 27, 2023
Texas is poised to be the next state to eliminate the sales tax on tampons, pads and liners. It's currently the most populous state taxing these products.
Oprah Magazine the latest women's title to put regular print edition to bed
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Erika Beras
Jul 28, 2020
The glossies have been struggling as fashion, culture and readers change.
How the U.S. measures up when it comes to women's health
Dec 24, 2018
A sweeping new study from the Commonwealth Fund looked at more than 9,000 women in 11 developed countries and found that women in this country pay more for health care than women in the other countries but are less healthy. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
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Women's health under the Trump administration
Nov 11, 2016
Access to low-cost birth control and funding for Planned Parenthood might change.
Making in vitro births safer and less costly
Mar 31, 2014
A new statement says IVF practice can cause problems