Women's Health

After receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, some people are reporting heavier menstrual cycles and more cramping. To date, there are no published scientific studies about a possible link, but researchers are looking into it.

As social media becomes increasingly pervasive in our society, so does the notion that our bodies are not what they should be. While such platforms are…

Imagine that first you can’t afford to keep your water on, or your electricity. You’re already struggling to find or keep a job.Every month, you have…

The number of infants in Missouri who die in their first year is slowly dropping alongside national numbers, but St. Louis’ infant mortality rate has…

Missouri’s two Planned Parenthood affiliates on Wednesday morning sued to overturn the state’s highly restrictive abortion laws, a move expected since...

State officials charged with overseeing Missouri’s changes in its women’s health program for the poor are officially estimating it will be next April…

(Updated Friday, Aug. 14)U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill is claiming a sizable share of credit for the 2012 GOP primary victory of rival Todd Akin, who then…

A new analysis led by Washington University has shown a possible link between exposure to certain common, long-lasting chemicals and the earlier onset of…

To kick off National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, local organizers dyed the water in the Kiener Plaza Fountain in downtown St. Louis teal -- the…