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Read Fetal tissue donation and research, though strictly regulated, is increasingly under attack, and scientists fear it will slow much-needed medical research. February 23, 2016 Will Zika be a Game Changer in the Abortion Wars? Read The Zika virus is prevalent in many countries with strict policies against abortion and little access to birth control, creating an acutely distressing situation for millions of women. Read The Zika virus is prevalent in many countries with strict policies against abortion and little access to birth control, creating an acutely distressing situation for millions of women. February 12, 2016 A Feminist Sociologist’s Thoughts on the Zika Virus Read In countries where the Zika virus is rampant, women are being warned not to become pregnant -- yet many of them have no access to birth control or abortion. In countries where the Zika virus is rampant, women are being warned not to become pregnant -- yet many of them have no access to birth control or abortion. January 28, 2016 Planned C-sections May Carry More Risk for Newborns than Spontaneous Ones Read A study of births and newborn health in Scotland found better outcomes for newborns who experienced some labor in advance of a c-section. Read A study of births and newborn health in Scotland found better outcomes for newborns who experienced some labor in advance of a c-section. January 21, 2016 Anti-choice Misinformation in Continuing Ed Courses Read Some health care providers are getting continuing education credit for learning anti-choice misinformation about abortion reversal and fetal pain. Read Some health care providers are getting continuing education credit for learning anti-choice misinformation about abortion reversal and fetal pain. January 14, 2016 Sexual Assault on Campus Read As the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights investigates campus sexual assault, the issue is making headlines. Read As the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights investigates campus sexual assault, the issue is making headlines. January 14, 2016 Major Abortion Case Heads to the Supreme Court Read The biggest abortion rights case in decades -- addressing how much a state can limit access to the procedure -- will be heard by SCOTUS in March. Read The biggest abortion rights case in decades -- addressing how much a state can limit access to the procedure -- will be heard by SCOTUS in March. January 11, 2016 Doula Care for All! Read Childbirth advocacy organizations lay out a comprehensive argument for why doulas should be covered by public and private insurance. Read Childbirth advocacy organizations lay out a comprehensive argument for why doulas should be covered by public and private insurance. January 6, 2016 Who's Teaching Sex Ed? And How Can We Do it Better? Read Kids aren't getting accurate or comprehensive sex ed from the media or in school -- so where can they get it? Writer Andrea Brand explores resources. Read Kids aren't getting accurate or comprehensive sex ed from the media or in school -- so where can they get it? Writer Andrea Brand explores resources. January 4, 2016 Mustaches More Common Among Medical School Leadership than Women Read Women make up just 13% of medical school leadership in the United States. Read Women make up just 13% of medical school leadership in the United States. December 23, 2015 These Underwear are Trying to Make Managing Your Period More Sustainable Read A new option for managing your period: reusable, absorbent, and leak-free underwear in different styles. Read A new option for managing your period: reusable, absorbent, and leak-free underwear in different styles. December 21, 2015 The Affordable Care Act Reduces Race Disparities in Health Coverage Read A new issue brief shows significant gains in health coverage and a narrowing gap between whites and people of color, likely due to the ACA. Read A new issue brief shows significant gains in health coverage and a narrowing gap between whites and people of color, likely due to the ACA. December 18, 2015 New Resource Readily Displays Women's Health Data Read The Kaiser Family Foundation released a new interactive map that allows you to quickly compare women's health data from each state. Read The Kaiser Family Foundation released a new interactive map that allows you to quickly compare women's health data from each state. December 14, 2015 U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Reaches Historic Low Read New CDC data reports that the infant mortality rate reduced by 2.3% in 2014. Read New CDC data reports that the infant mortality rate reduced by 2.3% in 2014. December 10, 2015 First Fundraising Goal Exceeded! Read A feature article in the Boston Globe helped us exceed our initial fundraising goal. We are thrilled and deeply grateful for the outpouring of support. Read A feature article in the Boston Globe helped us exceed our initial fundraising goal. We are thrilled and deeply grateful for the outpouring of support. December 7, 2015 Two Resources for Comparing C-section Rates Read Explore two resources for comparing c-section rates by zip code, facility and provider. Read Explore two resources for comparing c-section rates by zip code, facility and provider. December 4, 2015 Two States Are Making it Much Easier to Get Birth Control Read Oregon and California have passed laws allowing pharmacists to directly prescribe hormonal birth control. Read Oregon and California have passed laws allowing pharmacists to directly prescribe hormonal birth control. December 3, 2015 Round-Up: Planned Parenthood Attack Read A round-up of key media coverage and analysis of the deadly attack on a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs. Read A round-up of key media coverage and analysis of the deadly attack on a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado Springs. November 30, 2015 Building a Global Community to Advance Women's Health and Human Rights Read As we near the end of an effort to raise critical operating funds for our survival, our global circle of partners reminds me of how high the stakes are. Read As we near the end of an effort to raise critical operating funds for our survival, our global circle of partners reminds me of how high the stakes are. November 23, 2015 We Sparked a Women's Health Movement by Speaking and Listening to the Truth Read When the founders of Our Bodies Ourselves first met 45 years ago, they had no idea that their project would jumpstart the women's health movement. Read When the founders of Our Bodies Ourselves first met 45 years ago, they had no idea that their project would jumpstart the women's health movement. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14