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Melinda French Gates donates $215M to improve women's health

Jun 4

PCOS gets new name to better reflect condition

May 12

Many women report being 'dismissed' by doctors

One-third of women in the United States have struggled to get doctors to take their symptoms seriously, according to a new survey. And of those women, more than half said their health issues have affected their work and homelives.

Sep 19

Thousands of abortion rights opponents march in SF

Jan 25

Planned Parenthood closes 5 health centers in CA, Bay Area

Jul 25, 2025

Funding to be restored for landmark Women's Health Initiative study

Apr 29, 2025

Trump protest takes over the streets of San Francisco

Apr 20, 2025

Oprah hosts ABC primetime special on menopause

Apr 1, 2025

Cancer diagnoses rising faster in women: Report

Jan 17, 2025

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Planned Parenthood closes 5 health centers in CA, Bay Area

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Camp Shield empowering female veterans

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Latest Videos

0:46

Many women report being 'dismissed' by doctors

Sep 19

2:08

Thousands of abortion rights opponents march in SF for 22nd Walk For Life West Coast

Jan 25

1:46

Thousands of abortion rights opponents march in SF

Jan 25

2:08

Planned Parenthood closes 5 health centers in CA, Bay Area

Jul 25, 2025

2:42

Trump protest takes over the streets of San Francisco

Apr 20, 2025

2:38

Camp Shield empowering female veterans

Nov 8, 2024

2:58

'Facing the Facts': The push for expanded parental leave in US

Jul 6, 2024

2:33

Princess Kate cancer: Dr. hopes news urges others to get screened

Mar 23, 2024

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Camp Shield empowering female veterans

Healing & Strength: The transformative program is helping heroes transition from service to success.

Nov 8, 2024

Women have lower life expectancy in U.S. than other high-income nations: study

A new research study released by the Commonwealth Fund, reveals that women in the United States have significantly worse health care access, outcomes in life expectancy, avoidable deaths, mental health and rates of illness.

Aug 15, 2024

'Facing the Facts': taking a look at push for expanded parental leave in US

Navigating the patchwork of family leave policies is a frustration shared by many new parents. We take a look at the growing movement to expand parental leave.

Jul 6, 2024

Facing the Facts: Maternal health | Watch full special

In this episode of "Facing the Facts," we're focusing on maternal health. Learn about people looking to change the trends and improve outcomes for women at all stages of motherhood.

Jul 2, 2024

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Supreme Court unanimously strikes down legal challenge to abortion pill mifepristone

The Supreme Court has preserved access to a medication that was used in nearly two-thirds of all abortions in the U.S. last year.

Jun 13, 2024