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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.

Providing Abortions Can Be the Moral Choice, Doctor Says
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
Only anti-abortion doctors are currently given the courtesy of conscience, a doctor argues.

Free Birth Control Cuts Abortion Rate by 62 Percent
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
Long-acting birth control such as IUDs particularly effective, study finds.

'Abortion Pill' Gets New Label: 5 Things to Know About Mifepristone
By Rachael Rettner last updated
The Food and Drug Administration has approved changes to the label for mifepristone, also known as "the abortion pill." Here are the facts about the drug.

Denying Abortion Access May Harm Women's Mental Health
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe last updated
Abortions don't harm women's mental health, but being denied access to one might, a new study finds.

New Surprising Results on Abortion and Religiosity
By Live Science Staff last updated
Pregnant teens and 20-somethings from private religious schools are more likely to obtain abortions than their public school peers.

Abortion Debate: Little Evidence Sonograms Change Minds, Doctors Say
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
A proposed law in Texas would mandate sonograms for women seeking abortion. Will it change the abortion rate?

Study Reveals Who Gets Late-Term Abortions
By Stephanie Pappas last updated
About 10 percent of U.S. abortions happen after the first trimester.
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