Newswise Feature Channel: Abortion and Reproductive Freedom

Chicago Cartoonist Undergoes Fertility-Sparing Procedure to Protect Her Ovaries and Avoid Early Menopause During Cancer Treatment

Northwestern Medicine — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:05:06 EST

At the start of the pandemic, Iona Woolmington was installing artwork at a contemporary art museum in downtown Chicago when she first began having trouble in the bathroom. Blood in her stool prompted the then 35-year-old to see a doctor, leading to a devastating diagnosis: stage 3 rectal cancer.

2025 ACA Conference & Expo to Feature Education Sessions on Climate Change, Navigating Today's Political Landscape, the Impact of the Loneliness Epidemic on Youth & More

American Counseling Association — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:20:05 EST

The 2025 ACA Conference & Expo, the premier professional development and networking event for professional counselors, will feature 200+ education sessions, organized across 24 mental health and counseling topic areas.

Two New Studies Provide Broadest Evidence to Date of Unequal Impacts of Abortion Bans

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 21:00:53 EST

In two new papers, researchers from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and colleagues estimate that abortion bans in 14 states resulted in 22,180 additional live births and 478 additional infant deaths above what would have been expected in the absence of these bans.

Fertility Tracking Has Increased in Some States Post-Dobbs

Ohio State University — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 20:00:32 EST

The use of fertility-tracking technology increased in some states after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade despite warnings that reproduction-related data might not be secure, a new study has found.

Could the Contraceptive Pill Reduce Risk of Ovarian Cancer?

University of South Australia — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 15:30:19 EST

It's a little pill with big responsibilities. But despite its primary role to prevent pregnancy, the contraceptive pill (or 'the Pill') could also help reduce the risk of ovarian cancer, according to new research from the University of South Australia.

RFK Jr. Faces Tough Question in HHS Confirmation Hearing

George Washington University — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 18:50:21 EST

In a Senate confirmation hearing yesterday Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was grilled about his views on vaccines, chronic health conditions, infectious diseases, abortion and other issues. Kennedy is... ...

Women's Health Innovator Granata Bio Raises $15M Series A+ to Further Develop and Expand Reproductive Health Pipeline

Granata Bio — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 09:10:50 EST

Granata Bio Corporation ("Granata Bio"), a biopharma company focused on invigorating the $3.6B global infertility medication market, today announced its $15M Series A+ funding round. The round was exclusively supported by existing investors, including Gedeon Richter, CooperSurgical, Amboy Street Ventures, and other strategic investors. Granata has raised over $30 million to date.

Distance Affects Use of Telehealth to Access Abortion Pills

University of Washington School of Medicine — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 22:20:08 EST

The distance between a patient's home and an abortion-services facility where they would seek care significantly influences how they receive birth-control medications, according to a study published Jan. 8 in the American Journal of Public Health.

Study Reveals Rising Interest in Permanent Contraception After Roe v. Wade Was Overturned

George Washington University — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 18:45:07 EST

A new study from the George Washington University found a significant increase in the number of U.S. young adults seeking permanent contraception, specifically tubal sterilization and vasectomy, following the Supreme Court's June 2022 decision which overturned Roe v. Wade.

Expert Available: Trump Outlines Aggressive Policy Agenda in First Post-Election Interview

George Washington University — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 12:00:58 EST

In his first network interview since winning the election, President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed plans to implement sweeping policies, including mass deportations, heavy tariffs, and ending... ...

Getting an IUD? Here's What to Know

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 10:30:36 EST

Intrauterine devices, more commonly known as IUDs, are great birth control option for patients of many ages and gender identities.The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends IUDs as one of the first line options for contraception in teens and young adults. IUDs are also often recommended for postmenopausal women needing protection from uterine cancer.

Study Reveals Impact of Dobbs Decision on OBGYN Workforce in Abortion Ban States

George Washington University — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:25:05 EST

Lower OBGYN Supply in Abortion Ban States, Despite Minimal State-Level Changes in the 2 Years Post-Dobbs

George Washington University — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 13:45:45 EST

2024 Bloomberg American Health Summit in Washington, D.C., to Spotlight Concrete Ways to Advance Public Health Amid Political Division

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 10:15:28 EST

The seventh Bloomberg American Health Summit organized by the Bloomberg American Health Initiative will bring together public health leaders, government officials, community organizations, researchers, and students to discuss evidence-based health policies that remain critical to advancing health in a politically divided country. The Summit will take place on December 3 in Washington, D.C.

Only Half of Young Cancer Patients Report a Discussion on Fertility Preservation

Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:55:29 EST

Only half of people with early-onset cancers reported discussing fertility preservation options prior to their oncology treatments, according to results of a cross-sectional study published Nov. 12 in JAMA Network Open.

Abortion and Women's Future Socioeconomic Attainment

University of Utah — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 16:25:31 EST

Adolescents in regions with fewer abortion restrictions and those who had an abortion were more likely to have graduated from college, earn higher incomes and have greater financial stability at two time-points over an almost 25-year period. Girls who became teen moms, conversely, were more likely to experience eviction, debt and food insecurity.

Trump's Victory: Will it Roll Back US Progress on Reproductive Rights, Healthcare Access and Climate Change?

George Washington University — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:01 EST

The George Washington University has experts available to talk about the health and environmental implications of a Trump presidency. To schedule an interview with an expert please contact GW Media... ...

Rutgers Public Health Experts Available to Comment on Election Impacts on Abortion, and Reproductive, Women's, LGBTQ+ Health

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 11:20:11 EST

New Jersey Voters Rank Economy as No. 1 Issue, Followed by Immigration, Character and Reproductive Rights

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 07:30:17 EST

When it comes to what's most important in deciding who to vote for in the 2024 presidential election, New Jersey registered voters - much like the rest of the nation - say it's the economy, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. Voters cite the economy or fiscal issues as No. 1 (22%), followed by immigration (13%), candidate character (11%) and then reproductive rights (9%).

Voting to Protect Access to Contraception

George Washington University — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:50:07 EST