Abortion
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What Americans Really Think About AbortionAmerica's views on the controversial issue are surprisingly nuanced.
By Stephanie Pappas Last updated
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America & Abortion: Will Controversy Ever Die?Mississippi's 'personhood' amendment failed, but trends suggest that the abortion debate will stay strong.
By Stephanie Pappas Last updated
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Fact-Checking Trump: Can Abortions Really Happen on the 'Final Day' of Pregnancy?Experts say this is very unlikely and does not accurately reflect the reality of abortions in the United States.
By Rachael Rettner Last updated
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Providing Abortions Can Be the Moral Choice, Doctor SaysOnly anti-abortion doctors are currently given the courtesy of conscience, a doctor argues.
By Stephanie Pappas Last updated
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Free Birth Control Cuts Abortion Rate by 62 PercentLong-acting birth control such as IUDs particularly effective, study finds.
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'Abortion Pill' Gets New Label: 5 Things to Know About MifepristoneThe 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.
By Rachael Rettner Last updated
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Denying Abortion Access May Harm Women's Mental HealthAbortions don't harm women's mental health, but being denied access to one might, a new study finds.
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe Last updated
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New Surprising Results on Abortion and ReligiosityPregnant teens and 20-somethings from private religious schools are more likely to obtain abortions than their public school peers.
By Live Science Staff Last updated
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Abortion Debate: Little Evidence Sonograms Change Minds, Doctors SayA proposed law in Texas would mandate sonograms for women seeking abortion. Will it change the abortion rate?
By Stephanie Pappas Last updated
