and measured how long it took for the diaper to absorb it. (An average 12- to 18-month-old would urinate about 60 mL at a time, so this represents a very heavy wetting—or “insult,” as it’s ...

Period and diaper insecurity disproportionately affect Black women. Now, reproductive health care advocates are working to change that. (Credit: Unsplash / Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition ...

Some people expected a downturn in 2022 – and again in 2023 and 2024 – due to the Federal Reserve’s hawkish interest-rate decisions. The Fed raised rates rapidly in 2022 and held them high throughout ...

Other factors like stress, medications, or changes in birth control methods can also influence cycle length. If your menstrual cycle becomes irregular, shorter than 21 days, or accompanied by symptoms ...

NDBN member basic needs banks distributed 239.1 million diapers in 2023 and 38.6 million period supplies. The capacity of the network has grown exponentially since its founding in 2011. Nevertheless, ...

MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian operator of a cargo ship that sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria said Thursday that it had been hit by a series of explosions in an act of sabotage.

If your period is very light, you will probably be fine swimming. However, water is less likely to hold back a heavy period. What can you wear while swimming on your period? A tampon or menstrual cup ...