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A Kentucky woman was arrested for ordering abortion meds online. Her case shows how bad policy can trap people just trying to cope with an unintended pregnancy.

Disease outbreaks can make women and girls especially vulnerable to violence, but health surveillance systems do a poor job tracking these trends.

A high-pressure work environment can exacerbate headaches, but taking steps to manage stress throughout the day can help.

Two big factors influence the length of the allergy season and how bad people's allergies will be, and both are expanding.

An expert in traumatic brain injuries explains why you need to protect your noggin.

Epigenetic aging clocks allow scientists to study how populations age. They aren't intended for individuals to make health decisions.

First-trimester screening and intervention has the greatest potential to prevent maternal syphilis. But 1 in 4 pregnant people do not have access to prenatal care during the first trimester.

First Choice, the crisis pregnancy center chain that brought the case, argued that merely issuing a subpoena can deter donors from making a gift.

Some simple steps can help keep you tick-free as you enjoy the outdoors.

This change frees researchers to study cannabis products that most consumers encounter when buying medical marijuana - which could accelerate its treatment potential.