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reproductive health

Fertility treatment

Abnormal cells in embryos might not prevent IVF success

Published July 10, 2020

Study shows that chromosomal abnormalities in embryos may be more common than previously thought, may lead to development of healthy babies during IVF

In memoriam

Reproductive health expert Laurie Schwab Zabin dies at 94

Published May 14, 2020

Zabin was an internationally recognized expert on adolescent pregnancy, abortion, and sexual behavior who helped transform public attitudes toward contraceptive access for adolescents

Reproductive health

Preterm births among U.S. Latinas increased after 2016 election

Published July 22, 2019

In the nine months following the election, 3.5% more preterm births occurred among Latinas than expected, suggesting link between election and maternal stress

Reproductive health

Gates Foundation gives $20.5M to Bloomberg School program

Published Sept 10, 2018

The Challenge Initiative in the Bloomberg School of Public Health implements evidence-based reproductive health interventions in parts of Africa and India

Advance Family Planning gets $34.7M from Gates Foundation

Published May 21, 2018

Initiative supports family planning and reproductive health around the world

Pill Policy

A case for OTC contraception

Published March 15, 2017

Review suggests greater availability of birth control doesn't lead to more teens having sex but does help prevent unwanted pregnancies / Hopkins Medicine

Reproductive health