Abortion
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Restrictions on fetal tissue research would threaten progress on breakthrough treatments for devastating diseases — and yet not prevent a single abortionOpinion The U.S. government may restrict funding for research that uses human fetal tissue. The move would undermine medical science and prolong patients' suffering from devastating diseases.
By Lawrence S. B. Goldstein Published
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US abortion bans have driven a surge in infant deaths, study findsResearchers estimate that recent abortion bans have driven a rise in infant death rates in affected states, especially among Black children and kids with congenital anomalies.
By Emily Cooke Published
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Infant mortality is on the rise in the US — experts point to stricter abortion laws as reasons whyThe new study reinforces warnings from doctors about abortion laws with limited or no exceptions.
By Almut Winterstein Published
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Mifepristone: What to know about the drug in the Supreme Court's abortion pill caseThe Supreme Court of the United States has now issued a ruling about a widely used abortion pill. Here's what you should know.
By Nicoletta Lanese Last updated
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Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill mifepristone in unanimous rulingIn a 9-0 ruling, the court determined that an anti-abortion collective didn't have legal standing to raise the case against mifepristone to the Supreme Court.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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'As beautiful as pregnancy sounds, it also scares me': Author Layal Liverpool on the reality of racism in reproductive health careIn a new book, science journalist Layal Liverpool sheds light on pervasive, racialized inequities in health care, including in reproductive care.
By Layal Liverpool Published
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Tube-tying surgeries and vasectomies skyrocketed post-RoeA new study suggests that the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 prompted a surge in young people undergoing sterilization procedures, especially women.
By Emily Cooke Published
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CVS, Walgreens to begin filling prescriptions for abortion pill mifepristoneConsumers will soon be able to fill prescriptions for mifepristone at select CVS and Walgreens locations.
By Nicoletta Lanese Published
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Telehealth abortions are as safe and effective as in-person, large study showsAn analysis of more than 6,000 telehealth abortion recipients in the U.S. suggests that receiving the abortion drugs via a virtual doctor's appointment is as safe and effective as doing so in person.
By Emily Cooke Published
