States with the least access to family planning have the highest rates of unplanned pregnancies and maternal deaths. Starting May 18th, Utah will become one of a few states that allow women the option to get their birth control prescriptions renewed and refilled by a pharmacist, rather than a clinician. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about the new law and what it means for the women of Utah.

Having high blood pressure can contribute to miscarriages. Women's expert Dr. Kirtly Paker Jones discusses some important things women should consider about their health before trying to get pregnant.

What's good for the heart is good for the brain. For middle-aged women who worry about memory lapses and cognitive decline, regular exercise could be a healthy solution. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about a recent study that suggests high-intensity exercise can significantly help aging women maintain a sharp memory in later life.

Being kind is good for your health. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about why practicing kindness can lead to a happier, healthier life, and discusses some simple ways to practice being kind that can improve your overall wellbeing.

Approximately 4.5 million women in the U.S. have some sort of drug abuse problem. And studies estimate that women are more likely to experience chronic pain and anxiety than men, and become addicted more quickly than men if they are prescribed opioids. Women's health specialist Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones examines this pressing societal problem for American women today and discusses what physicians and caregivers should do.

Considering a career in medicine, but not sure what’s right for you? Maybe OB/GYN is a good fit. Women’s health specialist Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones shares her story of getting into medicine and exploring the pros and cons of pursuing OB/GYN as a specialty.

A recent British study suggests women who sleep on their back during the third trimester are at higher risk of stillbirth. But, collectively as a department, specialists in high-risk obstetrics at University of Utah Health does not agree with the study. Women's expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones speaks with three high-risk pregnancy specialists to discuss the flaws in the study and explore the potential impact a woman’s sleeping habits may have during pregnancy.

At least 30 percent of women in the United States use oral contraceptives for their birth control. For a long time, there has been fear of a link between birth control pills and diseases such as ovarian cancer. But a new study suggests that women who take pills actually have a lower risk of uterine and ovarian cancer. Women's expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones talks about the new study.

It’s on the calendar. It’s coming soon. Your first gynecological exam. For some young women, this may be particularly anxiety-inducing. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones walks you through each step of the process—even the dreaded pelvic exam—to make sure you go to your first exam prepared.

Regular gynecological exams are essential for women’s health—but there can be confusion about when a woman should schedule her first appointment. Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones explains some of the important factors that determine when a woman should have her very first exam and why.