Hormone therapy can slow aging in menopausal women, study shows
Hormone therapy can benefit women's health during menopause, according to new research that looked at more than 100,000 women.
Women's Health
Gov. Walz made tampons free in schools. It's drawing Trump's ire.
The Trump campaign is criticizing Gov. Tim Walz for supplying tampons in schools. But advocates say it's essential for many students.
Iowa abortion law goes into effect
Iowa's new abortion law that took effect Monday will prohibit most abortions after around six weeks of pregnancy. Elizabeth Sepper, a professor at The University of Texas at Austin School of Law, joins CBS News with the ban's impact.
Expert on how fibroids impact women's health
July marks Fibroid Awareness Month and Dr. Tara Shirazian from NYU Langone's Center for Fibroid Care joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the condition and alternative treatments.
Massachusetts leads the country in women's health, report says
A private foundation called the Commonwealth Fund has developed a state scorecard to track trends in women's health, and says New England is leading the U.S.
Software providers test health care AI bots
With medical providers facing rising levels of burnout, software designers are testing specialized AI-powered chatbots that they hope provide preventative care advice to patients. However, CBS News Confirmed found that the summaries given from existing AI bots like ChatGPT aren't always accurate.
Supreme Court allows emergency abortions in Idaho
One day after a draft opinion became public, the Supreme Court made it official, ruling that emergency abortions when a woman's health is at risk could resume in Idaho, at least for the time being. Jan Crawford reports.
Supreme Court briefly posts Idaho abortion ruling
A draft opinion of a Supreme Court ruling in an Idaho abortion case was "inadvertently" posted online. It's the second time in recent years that an abortion opinion was revealed before the decision. Jan Crawford has the story.
Abortion becomes major campaign issue
Monday marks two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. President Biden is campaigning on restoring abortion rights while former President Trump is touting his role in the reversal of the landmark case. Nancy Cordes has more.
Group behind abortion drug case goes global
CBS News' Haley Ott looks at how Alliance Defending Freedom, the U.S. Christian legal group that was behind the Supreme Court case over the abortion drug mifepristone, is expanding its fight far from U.S. shores.
Melinda French Gates announces $1B donation to support women, families
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates said she is giving $1 billion over the next two years to support women and families, including reproductive rights.
Study on ultra-processed foods and death
Researchers tracking people's habits over 30 years found those who consumed more of certain ultra-processed foods had a slightly higher risk of death. Mingyang Song, the lead author of the study, joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
National Women's Health Month, a perfect time to talk about menopause
National Women's Health Month is a time to give women the knowledge to improve their health and a perfect time to talk about menopause.
Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
5/1: America Decides
Florida’s six-week abortion ban takes effect; former first lady Michelle Obama surprises students for college signing day.
Florida 6-week abortion ban takes effect
A ban on nearly all abortions after six weeks of pregnancy took effect in Florida on Wednesday, while on the same day in Arizona, state lawmakers overturned a highly-restrictive 1864 abortion law that was slated to take effect this summer after the state supreme court gave it the green light. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
Arizona Senate repeals 1864 abortion law
Florida's six-week abortion ban went into effect on Wednesday, meaning it will now be nearly impossible to get an abortion anywhere in the South. Meanwhile, the Arizona Senate voted to repeal the 1864 near-total abortion ban that the Arizona Supreme Court reinstated in April. CBS News' Janet Shamlian and Nidia Cavazos have the latest.
New breast cancer screening guidelines
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force is now recommending women get a mammogram every other year beginning at age 40, a significant update from the previous recommendation of screenings starting at 50. Dr. John Wong, vice chair of the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force, joins CBS News to discuss the change.
Drew Barrymore talks menopause experience
Joining forces with menopause specialist Dr. Mary Claire Haver, Drew Barrymore shares her personal journey during menopause.
More women are falling behind on breast cancer screenings, study shows
A new CDC study found that not enough women are up to date with their mammograms.
Poland's parliament backs easing of near-total ban on abortion
A vote by Polish lawmakers on amendments to the country's abortion laws shows a will to ease some of Europe's tightest restrictions.
"Menopause does not mean you have to suffer": An OB-GYN on breaking the stigma
About one million women in the United States experience menopause every year, but it's still surrounded by stigma — something Dr. Sharon Malone is trying to change.
Book excerpt: "Grown Woman Talk" about menopause
In her new book Dr. Sharon Malone, an OB/GYN and certified menopause practitioner, addresses issues facing women who may feel marginalized about their health questions as they get older.
Flash: Menopause is no longer stigmatized
It's a topic that for generations was just whispered about. But today women are speaking more openly about the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause; treatments; and overcoming the stigma associated with "the change."
Doctor explains Princess Kate's treatment
Dr. Jon LaPook joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what preventative chemotherapy means and what Princess Kate's recovery could look like.
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