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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.
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 will soon issue a ruling about a widely used abortion pill. Here's what you should know.
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.
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.
40 Years After Roe vs. Wade, Most Don't Want Abortion Decision Overturned
By Megan Gannon last updated
What Americans Really Think About Abortion
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
America's views on the controversial issue are surprisingly nuanced.
America & Abortion: Will Controversy Ever Die?
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
Mississippi's 'personhood' amendment failed, but trends suggest that the abortion debate will stay strong.
Fact-Checking Trump: Can Abortions Really Happen on the 'Final Day' of Pregnancy?
By Rachael Rettner last updated
Experts say this is very unlikely and does not accurately reflect the reality of abortions in the United States.
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