A prospectus in 1851 announced the arrival of a daily newspaper you might be familiar with. The New York Times turns 175 this ...

Lots of interesting tidbits about birth control, abortion, and American political history – but the mentions of ancient and "pre-medical" contraception only tease. Just how well did those dung-based ...

INDIANAPOLIS — What do honey leaves, fish bladders, and rubber condoms have in common? All have been used as contraceptives at some point. Since the start of recorded history, humans have found ...

At first glance, The Birth of the Pill may seem an odd choice for review in a Catholic publication. Of the four "crusaders" in the subtitle, only one, obstetrician ...

With no confirmation of Jesus' birth and no mention of Christmas itself in the Bible, you may be wondering how the holiday ...

Predicting preterm birth can be difficult, especially for women who have not given birth. It has long been known that the best predictor of preterm birth is someone who has had a prior preterm birth; ...

Look, the young woman is with child and shall bear a son, and shall name him Immanuel”. The question that the line re-asks and re-asks is not new, however: what is good about Christmas? It is: what is ...

Anyone can have an unplanned pregnancy. In fact, it happens to about 1 in every 2 women who get pregnant. But those rates are higher for Black women, and they’re less likely to use regular birth ...

Ever wonder why the humble egg is the focus of the most important Christian holiday? The egg is ubiquitous and cheap today, but this incredible, edible source of protein was, millennia ago, a potent ...

Nate Parker, director, star, and producer of "The Birth of a Nation," accept the U.S. Dramatic Audience Award for the film during the 2016 Sundance Film Festival Awards Ceremony, January 30, 2016, in ...