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PCOS gets new name to better reflect condition

May 12

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Supreme Court restores access to mail-order mifepristone, for now

May 4

Are smartphones to blame for declining birth rates?

Jun 9

Woman's C-section disputed in court hearing

Apr 30

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Baby on board! Passenger gives birth on Delta flight

Apr 27

Dr. Peggy Smith serves teen health needs in Houston for over 50 years

Apr 6

New policy gives 2 paid days off a month for period pain

Mar 18

'Jersey Shore' star Snooki says she has cervical cancer

Feb 22

American Cancer Society backs big change in cervical cancer screenings

Dec 12, 2025

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Dr. Peggy Smith continues to serve teen health needs in Houston for more than 50 years

Apr 6

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Houston organizations tackle Hispanic maternal health

Oct 15, 2025

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Texas lawmakers approve letting private citizens sue abortion pill providers

Sep 4, 2025

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What to know about UK warning on weight loss drugs' effect on birth control

Jun 5, 2025

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Texas fertility expert among those advising Trump administration on IVF access amid GOP divisions

May 27, 2025

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Summertime heat is here, new study shows increasing heat-related risks for pregnant women

May 20, 2025

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Moms and mental health: Houston expert says women need support, resources

May 12, 2025

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Houston-area woman arrested for providing illegal abortions, state attorney general's office says

Mar 17, 2025

Latest Stories

Doctors deliver baby while removing 22-pound tumor from mother: 'Medical miracle'

Doctors delivered a baby from an ectopic pregnancy a mother while removing a 22-pound ovarian cyst.

Dec 11, 2025

FDA removes long-standing warning from hormone-based menopause drugs

Hormone-based drugs used to treat hot flashes and other menopause symptoms will no longer carry a bold warning label, the FDA announced Monday.

Nov 11, 2025

New menopause drug to target hot flashes without hormones gets FDA approval

The drug, elinzanetant, is expected to be available in the United States beginning in November under the brand name Lynkuet, drugmaker Bayer says.

Oct 27, 2025

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Trump announces deal to reduce cost of specific IVF medication

President Donald Trump announced a deal on Thursday to significantly reduce the cost of a specific IVF medication.

Oct 16, 2025

Houston organizations tackle Hispanic maternal health

During pregnancy, regular check-ups are critical for a healthy outcome for both a mother and the baby. But Hispanic women in Harris County sometimes face a variety of barriers accessing that care.

Oct 15, 2025