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Mifepristone: What to know about the drug in the Supreme Court's abortion pill case
By Nicoletta Lanese last updated
The Supreme Court of the United States has now issued a ruling about a widely used abortion pill. Here's what you should know.
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Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill mifepristone in unanimous ruling
By Nicoletta Lanese published
In 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.
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'As beautiful as pregnancy sounds, it also scares me': Author Layal Liverpool on the reality of racism in reproductive health care
By Layal Liverpool published
In a new book, science journalist Layal Liverpool sheds light on pervasive, racialized inequities in health care, including in reproductive care.
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Tube-tying surgeries and vasectomies skyrocketed post-Roe
By Emily Cooke published
A new study suggests that the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022 prompted a surge in young people undergoing sterilization procedures, especially women.
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CVS, Walgreens to begin filling prescriptions for abortion pill mifepristone
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Consumers will soon be able to fill prescriptions for mifepristone at select CVS and Walgreens locations.
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Telehealth abortions are as safe and effective as in-person, large study shows
By Emily Cooke published
An 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.
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40 Years After Roe vs. Wade, Most Don't Want Abortion Decision Overturned
By Megan Gannon last updated
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What Americans Really Think About Abortion
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
America's views on the controversial issue are surprisingly nuanced.
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