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women’s health
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Dr. Jen Gunter takes aim at misinformation, medical gaps in women’s health
At HJ25, “The Vajenda” author Jen Gunter warned about rampant misinformation and medical gaps in women’s health on the internet.
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Urgent gaps and breakthroughs in women’s health research
At Health Journalism 2025 in Los Angeles, panelists highlighted recent developments in women’s health research.
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Health care in court: A prep session for a big June
In this webinar, hear what Alison Tanner and Law Dork’s Chris Geidner have to say about upcoming cases in the…
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Health care in court: A prep session for a big June
The Supreme Court is expected to rule before the end of June in a number of cases with significant implications…
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Underreported twin health crises: Gun violence and maternal mortality
Murders are a leading cause of maternal mortality in the U.S. — and maternal homicides are most often perpetrated with…
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Obstetric care continues to vanish from rural areas
When rural hospitals go into the red, they often have little choice but to stop delivering babies. The result can…
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Could doulas improve maternal health outcomes in the U.S.?
Doulas are proving to be a valuable resource in the pursuit of safer, more equitable childbirth experiences.
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Here’s what we all should learn from that scary tampon study
Sensationalist headlines surrounding a recent tampon study is a reminder of why journalists must consider the purpose of research before…
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Report sheds light on deepening disparities in women’s health, reproductive care
A recent report from The Commonwealth Fund is a valuable resource for journalists reporting on reproductive care.
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Girls — especially girls of color — are getting their first menstrual periods earlier
The average age of a girls’ first menstrual period has been decreasing among younger generations, particular among racial minorities.