Louisiana reclassifies abortion pills as controlled, dangerous substances − here’s what that means
Misoprostol has a long history of safe and effective use. AP Photo/Allen G. Breed Jamie Rowen, UMass Amherst and Tami…
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Arizona’s 1864 abortion law was made in a women’s rights desert – here’s what life was like then
A group of men and women, including two soldiers, on a porch in Fort Verde, Ariz., in 1886. Buyenlarge/Getty Images…
Other states, like Arizona, could resurrect laws on abortion, LGBTQ+ issues and more that have been lying dormant for more than 100 years
Pro-abortion rights demonstrators rally in Scottsdale, Ariz., on April 15, 2024. Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images Dara E. Purvis,…
Traditional Japanese diet associated with less brain shrinkage in women compared to western diet, says research
Many traditional Japanese foods are high in vitamins and minerals which may help to keep the brain healthy. Nishihama/ Shutterstock…
How can I stop overthinking everything? A clinical psychologist offers solutions
szefei/Shutterstock Kirsty Ross, Massey University As a clinical psychologist, I often have clients say they are having trouble with thoughts…
Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill, will be on shelves soon − here are some key things to know
Within weeks, for the first time in the U.S. consumers will be able to find a birth control pill on…
Mothers’ dieting habits and self-talk have profound impact on daughters − 2 psychologists explain how to cultivate healthy behaviors and body image
Mothers play an outsized role in the formation of their daughters’ dietary habits. andresr/E+ via Getty Images Janet J. Boseovski,…
Feminist narratives are being hijacked to market medical tests not backed by evidence
Thought Catalog/Unsplash Brooke Nickel, University of Sydney and Tessa Copp, University of Sydney Corporations have used feminist language to promote…
Running or yoga can help beat depression, research shows – even if exercise is the last thing you feel like
SKT Studio/Shutterstock Michael Noetel, The University of Queensland At least one in ten people have depression at some point in…
How memes transformed from pics of cute cats to health disinformation super-spreaders
Stefani Reynolds / AFP Stephanie Alice Baker, City, University of London and Michael James Walsh, University of Canberra If you…