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Media March 22, 2023

New California bill would demand free condom distribution in public high schools

An upcoming bill would potentially require California schools to provide free condoms as well as inform students where they can be obtained on school grounds.

HEALTH March 21, 2023

Chemicals in water and household objects could reduce chances of pregnancy, live births: new study

A study found that women whose blood plasma contained higher amounts of PFAS (perfluoroalkyl substances) chemicals had as much as a 40% lower chance of pregnancy and live births.

Florida March 19, 2023

Florida on way to banning elementary school discussions on STDs, menstrual cycles

A Florida bill sponsored by a Republican passed a subcommittee and would ban discussion on sexuality, such as periods and STDs, in elementary school classrooms.

ENTERTAINMENT March 17, 2023

Ashley Graham says husband got a vasectomy after she got pregnant with twins

Supermodel and mother of three Ashley Graham said after getting pregnant with her twin boys, her husband decided to get a vasectomy. The also have a 3-year-old.

VIDEO March 17, 2023

Maternal deaths increased by 40% in 2021 with women of color more likely to die following birth


Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel says socioeconomic health care disparities, COVID and obesity rates are behind the large number of maternal deaths, compared to other nations.

VIDEO March 17, 2023

Maternal death rates surging in US, CDC data shows

Dr. Frita Fisher on 'disparities' that cause death during pregnancy, childbirth.

Parenting March 17, 2023

Popular baby names from the 1980s that could make a comeback: From Michael to Jessica

Considering a "retro" or "vintage" baby name from the 1980s? Here's a list of 10 baby names that were popular for newborn boys and girls from the 80s.

US March 16, 2023

Pregnancy-related deaths in US surged during pandemic

Pregnancy-related deaths in the United States surged during the pandemic. UN agnecies reported that a spike in maternal mortality rates occurred in all parts of the world in 2020.

HEALTH March 16, 2023

Maternal death rate is on the rise in the US, the CDC reports

The CDC's new report, out this week — about the maternal mortality rates for 2021 — showed an upward trend in women who died of maternal causes in the U.S.

HEALTH March 14, 2023

Surge of teen girls experiencing sexual violence is 'dramatic,' with officials calling it a 'crisis'

Teenage girls are struggling with sexual violence at surging rates across the United States, the CDC says. The government is recognizing this as a crisis.

Media March 13, 2023

Biden attacks 'cruel' Florida youth trans regulations in new interview: 'What's going on is ... sinful'

President Biden slammed Florida's laws regarding transgender youth as "cruel" and "sinful" during an interview on "The Daily Show" with Obama alum Kal Penn.