Republican lawmaker rants about contraception going against nature
"When pregnancy naturally occurs, that's nature doing what nature does," Wisconsin state Representative Chuck Wichgers said Wednesday.
Magic mushrooms, $1 hearing aids: Medical marvels disrupting healthcare
Magic mushrooms for depression. $1 hearing aids. Meds for 85 percent less. These are just a few of the advances these healthcare disruptors are engineering.
A condom shortage is forcing sex workers to reuse contraception
The Kenyan government will only be able to provide 150 million condoms, short of the expected demand of 262 million, says AIDS Healthcare Foundation Kenya.
'Stealthing' Woman Who Poked Holes in Man's Condoms Sentenced
The woman was handed a six-month suspended sentence, with the judge commenting that "no means no here as well."
Man Who Started Anti-Abortion Movement Horrified by Roe v. Wade Ruling
Speaking to Newsweek, Frank Schaeffer warned of further negative developments for sections of society if the landmark 1973 ruling is struck down.
Russians Stock Up on Antidepressants, Contraceptives as Sanctions Mount
Residents of the country purchased more than 270 million of the items, worth $1.04 billion or 98.6 billion rubles, between February 28 and March 13.
China Busts Gang Selling 'Recycled' and Fake Condoms
"They blended the condoms with silicone oil in a bucket. It was totally below official manufacturing standards," a Chinese officer said.
Women Choose Better Birth Control When It's Free
Women were up to two and a half times more likely to use an IUD when they didn't have to worry about the cost.
Male Birth Control Entering Clinical Trials Next Year
More than 400 couples will be involved in the trial, expected to take place in several different countries.
Is Trump Taking Away Free Birth Control?
The hashtag #ThxBirthControl began to trend on Wednesday.
Trump's Women's Health Statement Is Full Of Hypocrisy
The Sunday message focuses on the new Republican vision of health care—and directly contradicts Trump's actions so far.
The Looming Nightmare for Women's Health Under Trump
Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, explains the fight to preserve women's rights.
A Bitter Pill to Swallow
Under Obamacare, health insurance companies are mandated to provide free birth control to all women who request it. But under Trump, that may change.
Russia's Head of Church Calls for a 'Ban' on Abortion
Patriarch Kirill signed a pro-life petition, also calling for the end of "abortive" contraceptives.
Russia Temporarily Bans Durex Condoms
Russia's health watchdog claimed Durex had not submitted correct paperwork.
Condoms Bought Online Might Not Be as Safe as You Think
Thousands of counterfeit condoms have been seized in the U.K.
Fewer Babies Having Babies: Teen Birth Rate Declining
A new CDC report suggests the number of mothers between ages 15 and 19 has dropped 61 percent since 1991.
New Male Contraceptive Prevents Pregnancy in Rabbits
Researchers say Vasalgel, a reversible form of male birth control, could be a major breakthrough.
Birth Control Battle Returns to Supreme Court
Christian groups are demanding a full exemption from an Obamacare mandate to provide insurance that covers contraceptives.
The Pill Doesn't Cause Birth Defects
A new study suggests oral contraceptives taken before or early in a pregnancy won't negatively affect fetal development.
Women Sue Drugmaker Over Alleged Accidental Pregnancies
More than 100 women are seeking millions of dollars in damages from Qualitest Pharmaceuticals.
Supreme Court to Hear Religious Objection to Obamacare Contraception Coverage
The justices will hear appeals by Christian groups demanding exemption from the requirement to provide contraception insurance.
Potential Male Birth Control Pill Is Found in an Immunosuppressant Drug
A medication used to prevent organ rejection in transplant patients appears to cause structural changes in sperm and reversible infertility.
Women in Combat Zones Face Obstacles Getting Some Contraceptives
Some women may have difficulty getting abortions and some types of birth control pills.
Women Spend Less on Birth Control, Thanks to Obamacare
Out-of-pocket expenses for contraceptives have plummeted in the last few years.
Contraception Must Be Free, Administration Warns Insurers
Health insurers have been restricting access to certain contraceptive methods to save money.
Tobacco Road to Wellness
From Ebola to cancer, plantibodies could be the future of disease prevention and treatment.
Obamacare Faces Further Supreme Court Test
The right to contraception and whether a corporation is a person will decide the case.
How Women Make Ethiopia Healthy
The country's Health Extension Program gives Ethiopian women access to basic care, while its workers -- all women, too -- have a rare opportunity to advance their careers.