September 10, 2026
(The Atlantic) – Most of Europe bans commercial surrogacy. The United Nations likens it to slavery. But in the United States, business is booming. The first time I saw Roberts, who lives in Santa Barbara County, California, she was speaking … Read More
September 10, 2026
(ProPublica) – The number of women who died after an ectopic pregnancy has spiked in recent years, a ProPublica analysis found. The mounting deaths in Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data have drawn little scrutiny or response. Such deaths … Read More
September 9, 2026
(Wired) – Cofertility manages the costs of egg freezing and storage, in exchange for half the batch. One young client became suspicious of the arrangement—and started to investigate. Cofertility calls its egg-sharing program Split, available to those who start between … Read More
September 2, 2026
(Wired) – How an alliance of tech startups, MAHA operatives, and actual medical experts made millennial women the new face of hormone therapy. One might be forgiven for wondering what isn’t a symptom of perimenopause. No lab test can reveal … Read More
August 28, 2026
(NBC News) – Mette Frederiksen, Denmark’s second female prime minister, is one of Europe’s longest-serving and most experienced leaders. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is fed up with getting unsolicited beauty advice. The 48-year-old wrote Monday on Instagram that she … Read More
August 24, 2026
(WSJ) – Dozens of American babies commissioned by Chinese billionaires, felony charges, embryo mix-ups and more. Reproductive medicine now resembles science fiction—parents picking an embryo based on an IQ prediction or ordering a baby from abroad like a pair of … Read More
August 21, 2026
(Daily Nation) – Every year, approximately 5,000 to 6,000 Kenyan women die from pregnancy or childbirth-related complications, about 16 deaths daily, according to the United Nations Population Fund. Nominated Senator Beatrice Ogolla wants to strengthen efforts to reduce these deaths … Read More
August 21, 2026
(New York Post via MSN) – The biological parents of the child birthed by surrogate mother McKenna West are suing her more than $100,000 for keeping the baby rather than abort it at their request, according to a report. Nasheen … Read More
August 19, 2026
(KERA) – The child was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome — a rare congenital heart defect where the left side of the heart doesn’t develop fully about 20 weeks into the pregnancy. After learning about the diagnosis, the couple … Read More
July 29, 2026
(NYT) – The vast majority of cases begin in the fallopian tubes — and removing them can reduce the risk by nearly 80 percent. “Ovarian cancer,” Dr. Stone told her, is a misnomer. Nearly all ovarian cancers — and nearly … Read More
July 27, 2026
(Rukhshana Media) – Every morning at first light, Manizha* picks up her medicine bag and heads out to villages in rural Afghanistan where, if it weren’t for her and her team, most women would not see a doctor from one … Read More
July 23, 2026
(NPR) – Now, in her latest New Yorker piece, Tolentino argues that social media optimization of Instagram face has trickled down, resulting in a proliferation of plastic surgery and cosmetic procedures among young people chasing an AI-based beauty standard. “The … Read More
July 22, 2026
(NYT) – Doctors said the arrival of Emily, Harriet, Catherine and Alexa, who were conceived naturally and split from one fertilized egg, is an extremely rare event. An Australian woman gave birth last week to naturally conceived identical quadruplet girls … Read More
July 17, 2026
(MIT Technology Review) – Discussions of the life stage are often clouded by misinformation. Today, information about perimenopause is more prevalent and accessible than ever. If you’re a woman in your 40s and you’re not feeling 100%, chances are there’ll … Read More
July 16, 2026
(BBC) – Some apps are sharing users’ health data. New research uncovers which apps lock down your privacy, and which don’t. Stardust is a period tracking app that combines users’ menstrual cycles with astrology and horoscopes. It also makes bold … Read More
July 2, 2026
(BBC) – Children vaccinated at age 12–13 against HPV (human papillomavirus) have close to zero risk of dying from cervical cancer before the age of 30, landmark new research reveals. The first study of its kind shows deaths have fallen … Read More
June 16, 2026
(CT) – As GLP-1s become widely used for weight loss, Christians are split on whether they’re useful medications or spiritual shortcuts. The wellness industry and influencer world are shifting emphases and tactics in response to the GLP-1 boom, and Christian wellness … Read More
May 29, 2026
(NYT) – I am a physician who runs her state’s health agency. I had good insurance, paid leave and a fluency with institutions most new mothers should never need. What I did not have was a single provider who could … Read More
May 14, 2026
(The Guardian) – Polycystic ovary syndrome is being relabelled polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome to correct the misconception that it is solely a gynaecological disease that creates ovarian cysts. Here’s what you need to know about the condition It’s a multifaceted … Read More
May 1, 2026
(Women’s Health) – Women with [hyperemesis gravidarum] are often treated with the same drugs used for morning sickness, like Zofran, Diclegis, and Compazine, but for many, these drugs don’t put a meaningful dent in their symptoms. (I tried every medication … Read More
April 16, 2026
(Axios) – Black women remain three times more likely than white and Hispanic women to die from pregnancy-related complications, according to the latest maternal mortality rates released last month by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Why it matters: … Read More
March 31, 2026
(CBS News) – Her husband sprang into action, becoming an Uber driver, making deliveries, and working for a local gym. They’ve both been looking for jobs. However, because nothing has materialized, Harris is making plans to become an egg donor … Read More
March 26, 2026
(The Guardian) – Global family planning aid typically drops under Republican presidents and then rises again by 48% once Democratic presidents are elected, the research, published in BMJ Global Health, finds. For countries heavily reliant on US aid, there are … Read More
March 11, 2026
(IVT News) – Suffering a miscarriage is still a “dismissive and dehumanising” experience in the UK, with women at further risk of harm and distress due to inadequate follow-up care, a report has found. Research published by the Miscarriage Association … Read More
March 9, 2026
(CT) – Counseling women through infertility and other medical issues may feel awkward. Church leaders have an obligation to do it anyway. Callie Trombley remembers the first time she considered the spiritual significance of her body. Her mom brought it … Read More
