women's health

Abortion-rights advocates say the rules are an attempt by state lawmakers to curb access to Planned Parenthood, the state’s only abortion provider.

Several metro demonstrations joined more than 600 nationwide in support of abortion services.

Many OBGYNs across the state are worried as they see more serious pregnancy complications in women who have or had COVID-19. Medical experts strongly recommend the COVID vaccine for pregnant women.

The vote is an attempt by Democrats to protect abortion rights as states set increasingly restrictive laws. But the bill, co-sponsored by Kansas Rep. Sharice Davids, faces dim prospects in the Senate.

The court's decision has legal experts watching for a wave of states to mimic the Texas law, including Missouri.

No companies will offer malpractice insurance to physician-independent birth centers in Kansas, taking options away from mothers, midwives say.

Parson joined other Republican lawmakers, including U.S. Sens. Josh Hawley and Roy Blunt in Missouri and Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall in Kansas, in efforts to overturn the 1973 decision.

Black women die from pregnancy-related causes significantly more than other groups. Why? And what's being done about it?

The Missouri legislature needs to finalize an agreement to accept major Medicaid funding from the federal government, but Republican lawmakers aren’t on the same page. The fight is over birth control.

A number of movements out there are about meeting your body where it’s at and not letting dominant ideas of a “perfect body” detract you from feeling however you want about yours.

As the anniversary of George Floyd’s death approaches, two newsrooms in Kansas City are joining forces to examine the lasting impact of his murder, and two Kansas Citians who champion body positivity advocate for a more inclusive fashion industry.

Races across town have been canceled due to the spread of coronavirus, but the Diva Dash went ahead on Saturday, with a fraction of its usual participants.