After 10 years of effort, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), which would mandate reasonable workplace accommodations to allow pregnant workers to safely work, is likely to pass. The Senate voted 73-24 to add it as an amendment to the must-pass omnibus government spending … [Read more...] about The Senate is on the verge of enacting new protections for pregnant workers
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Scientists improve cervical cancer prediction with new test
Great news! A more accurate test for cell changes that can lead to cervical cancer has just been developed by scientists. The groundbreaking test can also detect DNA markers for some other common cancers, implying that it could be used as a predictive test for breast, womb, … [Read more...] about Scientists improve cervical cancer prediction with new test
Education and contraceptives most effective in reducing abortion rates
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v Wade, a 50-year-old ruling that the Constitution of the United States would protect the rights of a pregnant person's liberty to safe and legal abortion, will undoubtedly have a strong ripple effect that expands outside the nation of … [Read more...] about Education and contraceptives most effective in reducing abortion rates
Women’s health news: Spain to introduce 3-day “menstrual leave”
While some governments seek to limit women's access to safe abortions, there are some in the developed world aiming to do just the opposite and even go a step or two further. The Spanish government is poised to approve proposed legislation that will allow women who suffer from … [Read more...] about Women’s health news: Spain to introduce 3-day “menstrual leave”
These US companies have expanded their abortion benefits to support employees
If the 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling is overturned by the US Supreme Court, which is what the draft opinion that was leaked to news outlet Politico on May 2nd suggests, the person’s right to an abortion would no longer be protected by the US constitution. This means that issues related … [Read more...] about These US companies have expanded their abortion benefits to support employees