Blockbuster weight-loss drugs are transforming the way we treat obesity. But while costly injectable versions remain out of ...

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania brings relief to women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). It shows that taking birth control pills—either alone or with the diabetes drug ...

For the 20 years Blonski took Depo-Provera, she thought it was safe. Her lawsuit claims that had she known of the dangers associated with its use, she would not have taken the drug. In December 2025, ...

How the ‘nocebo’ effect is putting women off the contraceptive pill - LET’S UNPACK THAT : As a new study highlights how ...

Scientists at Michigan State University have uncovered the molecular “switch” that powers sperm for their final, high-speed dash toward an egg. By tracking how sperm use glucose as fuel, the team ...

Birth control in the US right now is full of contradictions.

Studies show that women who use a contraceptive injection known as Depo-Provera could increase their risk of benign brain tumours by as much as 500 per cent.

Three major reviews commissioned by the World Health Organization find that GLP-1 drugs including tirzepatide (sold as Mounjaro and Zepbound), semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy), and liraglutide ...

Reversible contraceptives like birth control pills, patches, IUDs and implants do not cause permanent infertility for most women. Fertility generally returns within months after stopping use, though ...

Courtney Joslin, Senior Manager and Resident Fellow, R Street Institute In Support of House Bill 1138, the ”Increasing Access to Contraceptives Act” February 9, 2026 House Health Committee Chair ...

Rose Hurst, 19, died from a rare side effect of combination birth control pills — and now her family is speaking out to raise ...

By March, 83 percent of USAID programs ceased to exist. These abrupt changes caused chaos among nongovernmental organizations worldwide — including organizations that help women in Africa access ...