women's health

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said maternal mortality — the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy — is a crucial health concern.

Research shows the relationship between body size and health is not as clear cut as you might think.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health received about $170,000 to support new mothers and their families during the Medicaid redetermination process.

Cochran County commissioners meet Thursday to discuss the ban. Abortion-rights supporters say the bans are unenforceable and meant to stoke fear.

State treasurer Steven Johnson says contract went to the lone qualified applicant from Kansas.

Abortion providers are suing over a handful of new and old abortion restrictions they say violate Kansans’ right to abortion. Attorney General Kris Kobach says the rules are necessary.

State District Court Judge Jessica Mangrum on Friday issued a temporary exemption to Texas’ abortion ban. Hours later, the attorney general’s office filed an appeal, which blocked the order.

A new report from the March of Dimes shows almost half of all counties in Texas don’t have adequate health care for pregnant people.

During a two-day hearing, four women gave testimony on their experiences being denied abortions amid serious pregnancy complications.

The women, believed to be the first to testify about an abortion ban’s impact on their pregnancy since 1973, are seeking to clarify when a medical emergency justifies an abortion.