health
The Radical Idea of Providing Doulas for Abortions
The Doula Project supports people who make the choice to end a pregnancy.
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Diseased Bag of Crumbling Bones or Presidential Candidate? The Concern Trolling of Hillary Clinton
Clinton is caught in the unwinnable trap of needing to avoid the appearance of being overemotional while also not looking cold, and it’s landed her square in the crosshairs of the conspiracy theory factory.
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Ask Bear: I Don't Drink. Should I Start?
A reader wonders if they’re missing out—but worries about spiraling into addiction.
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Here’s a Radical Idea: Easy In-Home STD Tests
You'll be able to screen for cervical cancer and STDs without having to go to a doctor.
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Yes! The Supreme Court Agrees: Texas Abortion Restrictions Are A Burden on Women
This decision is a game-changer, say reproductive rights advocates.
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Designing a Tampon That Can Test for Cervical Cancer
The “smart tampon” would test your blood flow for signs of cancer and other conditions.
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Want to Write a Memoir? Make Sure You Get a Therapist!
Advice from author and comedian Sara Benincasa, whose new book is called “Real Artists Have Day Jobs.”
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Vasectomies Should Be Covered by Obamacare—But They’re Not
Why is the procedure snipped from basic birth control coverage?
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I Used to Walk for the Cure. Now I Work for Environmental Justice.
After my mom and aunt both died of cancer, I realized I needed to focus on the toxins around us.
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"Wilhemina's War" Reveals How Racism Enables the Modern HIV Epidemic
The documentary is a startling look at HIV/AIDS in the rural South.
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