Women's Health

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with actor Naomi Watts about her new book "Dare I Say It: Everything I Wish I'd Known About Menopause."

A recent survey found that Americans' sleep patterns have been getting worse. Adult women under 50 are among the most sleep-deprived demographics.

NPR's Michel Martin talks about how women can get the health care they need with Dr. Sharon Malone, author of the new book, Grown Woman Talk: Your Guide to Getting and Staying Healthy.

Connecticut’s top Democratic lawmakers are in favor of amending the state’s constitution to codify the right to an abortion. But members of the Reproductive Rights Caucus say the amendment is not necessary because it's enshrined in state law.

A study from the American Medical Association finds a correlation between the country’s infant mortality rate, and what kind of insurance the mother has. New York has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the country, especially among Black women, and in New York City.

With most committee work in the Connecticut General Assembly done for the year, members of the bipartisan women’s caucus are celebrating 10 of their bills that are being considered for floor votes.

A Northwell Health study is looking at the connection between menstrual blood and the early detection of endometriosis.

Governor Ned Lamont will introduce his proposal to allow pharmacists to prescribe birth control, including the morning after pill, in Connecticut this week.

Stress from the threat of COVID-19 led to increased levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms in pregnant women, according to findings from the International COVID-19 Pregnancy Experiences (I-COPE) Study.

In response to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, Connecticut launched a website and hotline to help people seeking abortions know their reproductive rights in the state on Friday.