A study reveals that many clinicians remain unaware of self-administered injectable contraception, despite its decades-long availability. Self-administered injectable contraceptives have been an ...

A new study shows many doctors do not offer self-injected birth control, even though it is safe and effective.

The use of combined hormonal contraceptives is linked to a reduced risk for major heart issues in women regardless of ...

As the multiple sclerosis (MS) population ages, managing the condition can bring new challenges. For one woman, working closely with her doctor, exploring treatment options, and finding the right ...

How would you feel if your husband had to approve your use of birth control or sign his permission for you to open a checking ...

For more than two decades, audiences have known actress Selma Blair for her unforgettable performances in films such as Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde. Away from the spotlight, though, she was ...

Upending decades-old guidance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory committee voted to no longer issue a blanket recommendation that all newborns receive a hepatitis B ...

The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meets in Atlanta on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 to consider changes in hepatitis B vaccine recommendations for infants. Credit: Ben Gray / AP Photo NEW ...

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Plenty of people have sex with no intention of having a baby, and there are more options than ever to prevent a pregnancy. Heres a quick and easy guide to birth control options, including the pros and ...

As misinformation about women's health spreads faster than ever, doctors say new research on the risks of hormonal birth control underscores the challenge of communicating nuance in the social media ...

Social media has long been rife with misinformation about birth control, much of it slamming hormonal contraceptives for health harms (like infertility or even abortion) that it does not cause, or ...