Power

Some Endometriosis Patients Are Changing Their Diets to Manage Symptoms 

Nia Watson

Endometriosis is underresearched and underdiagnosed. Providers and patients alike are trying a more holistic approach—but does it work?

Power

Black Women Deserve Answers About the Chemicals in Braiding Hair: Opinion

Imani Gandy

A new report found high lead levels in both synthetic and human braiding hair. It’s unclear how toxic these products are to users—but it shouldn’t be so hard to get basic information about our health.

Abortion

Washington Law Will Make It Easier for State to Distribute its Abortion Pill Stockpile

Jake Goldstein-Street, Washington State Standard

The newly-passed legislation makes it easier for the government to use or exchange soon-to-expire abortion drugs.

Power

Queer Muslims Find Community Through Ramadan

Priyanka Bansal

New York’s LGBT Center hosts its tenth annual queer iftar.

Power

Mississippi leads the nation in gun deaths among those who are pregnant and postpartum

Sophia Paffenroth, Mississippi Today

Mississippi has become a hotspot for these deaths in large part because of lax gun laws and restrictive abortion access, both of which have been proven to increase violence against pregnant women.