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Abortion clinic wait times surge in states surrounding Texas
Texas patients could be straining capacity at the small number of abortion clinics near the state, a new report finds.
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Pregnant patients absorb first COVID-19 vaccine dose more slowly, researchers say. (The second shot works fine.)
New research makes a strong case for receiving both doses of the mRNA vaccines and provides further incentives for a booster
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Crisis pregnancy centers' ultrasounds are free. But are they accurate?
As the state sidelines abortion clinics, people are more likely to turn to these facilities, which may not provide accurate readings of how far along a pregnancy is.
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Senate confirms second ever woman solicitor general, who represents federal government before Supreme Court
Elizabeth Prelogar clerked for now-Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan, who was the first woman solicitor general. Her confirmation comes days before oral arguments on a Texas abortion ban.
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Abortion bans could add hundreds of miles of travel to those seeking the procedures, analysis shows
If the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, just 13 states could become destinations for people from more than 20 others that would be expected to restrict abortions.
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Amy Klobuchar delayed her mammogram. She doesn’t want you to do the same.
The Minnesota senator was treated for breast cancer this year. She has bipartisan legislation that would encourage people to catch up on health screenings, which plummeted during the pandemic.
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Biden White House holds largest meeting with intersex advocates
Intersex advocates who were at the virtual meeting tell The 19th that they appreciate the historic moment, but they want action.
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Trials begin on vaccine to prevent an aggressive breast cancer
Scientists are targeting triple-negative cancer, a form of the disease that disproportionately affects Black people and people under 40.
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‘Delay is okay’: Austin officials condemn unnecessary surgery on intersex children
Parents and intersex advocates tell The 19th that the rush to operate and a lack of information can lead to lasting trauma for children.