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Women And Health

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PCOS gets new name to better reflect condition

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Women have lower life expectancy in U.S. than other high-income nations: study

A new research study released by the Commonwealth Fund, reveals that women in the United States have significantly worse health care access, outcomes in life expectancy, avoidable deaths, mental health and rates of illness.

  • Aug 15, 2024

Facing the Facts: Maternal health | Watch full special

In this episode of "Facing the Facts," we're focusing on maternal health. Learn about people looking to change the trends and improve outcomes for women at all stages of motherhood.

  • Jul 2, 2024
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Supreme Court unanimously strikes down legal challenge to abortion pill mifepristone

The Supreme Court has preserved access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year.

  • Jun 13, 2024
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US maternal mortality rates fell in 2022 after 3 years of increases: CDC

In 2022, 817 women in the U.S. died of maternal causes with a rate of 22.3 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, according to the report .

  • May 2, 2024

Northwestern Medicine will host educational open house for Black Maternal Health Week 2024

Dr. Jacqueline Hairston is discussing Prentice Women's Hospital's educational event focused on pregnancy, birth and the alarming statistics Black women face.

  • Apr 15, 2024