Women's
Friday, October 25, 2024
NM women get new recommendations for breast cancer screenings
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and health professionals are urging New Mexico women and those in other states to get screened at younger …
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Indiana’s restrictive abortion laws force mother to seek care in Illinois
A Carmel, Ind., mother of two is sharing a very personal story hoping it affects Hoosiers ahead of Election Day. Abbey Hall was forced to travel to …
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Breast cancer rates rising in women younger than 40, Asian women
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - and experts say in recent years, they've seen a rise in diagnoses among women younger than age 40…
Transforming lives through spina bifida treatment in Columbus
October marks Spina Bifida Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about a birth defect that affects one in 2,000 births in the United …
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Abortion ban prompts concern among TX doctors
A recent survey of OB/GYNs in the state shows that doctors are concerned and confused by Texas' abortion ban. 76% of doctors surveyed say they feel …
AR business owners collaborate to help ALICE residents
By Daniel Breen and Josie Lenora for Little Rock Public Radio.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for the Little Rock …
Report: WV women play major economic role as unpaid caregivers
Women's labor force participation rate in West Virginia has fallen over the past two decades but more are performing unpaid work, mostly as …
New report shows who gets Montana public assistance and why
A new report from the Headwaters Foundation in Montana showed at least half the people who receive public assistance are only enrolled for one year…
MO doctor discusses link between menopause, heart health
Research shows menopause can impact heart health, and the American Heart Association in Missouri is urging women to stay informed and take preventive …
Women urged to screen for breast cancer at earlier age
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and health professionals are urging women to get screened at earlier ages than previously suggested…
Poll: Older AZ voters will be decisive in this year's election
Arizona voters 50 and older are "extremely motivated" to vote in next month's election, now less than 20 days away. And while most have already made …
Reproductive freedom on ballot in NH governor’s race
In the race for New Hampshire governor, the candidates' positions on reproductive rights could be a deciding factor. Pollsters have said it is a …