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Fetal Testing Could Intensify Abortion Wars
By Stephanie Pappas published
New tests can screen for genetic disorders and fetal sex earlier than ever.
![A doctor checks a pregnant woman's heart rate with a stethoscope.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/77APPURryzBpxyojLQsKSH-320-80.jpg)
Fact Check: Yes, Pregnancy Can Kill
By Stephanie Pappas published
Despite a politician's statements, pregnancy can still be dangerous.
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6 Politicians Who Got the Science Wrong
By Stephanie Pappas published
Politicians often struggle with scientific facts.
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Akin Has Company: 5 Politicians Who Got the Science Wrong
By Stephanie Pappas published
Politicians often struggle with scientific facts.
![A provision of the health care reform package will increase access to contraception.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/85b7gofNUFDiZueBK3eQpJ-320-80.jpg)
Most Americans, Even Catholics, Say Birth Control Is Moral
By Stephanie Pappas published
82 percent of Catholics deem birth control morally okay
![This image of the chicken embryo skeleton inside an egg shows the developmental stage, and the colors indicate nervous system activity in the brain.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GzYoAqVzG2r2j5mndHiQpP-320-80.jpg)
Baby Brains May 'Wake Up' Before Birth
By Jennifer Welsh published
Chickens, and possibly human babies, sleep and wake before being born.
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Expectations of Long Life Lead to Leisurely Decisions
By Jennifer Welsh published
Are you feeling extraordinarily mortal today? You are probably also thinking about settling down.
![An abdominal ultrasound on a woman.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZHTCsAqviaeYzYpzYutmV5-320-80.jpg)
Watered-Down Abortion Ultrasound Bill Passes Virginia Senate
By Stephanie Pappas published
Bill now goes back to the Virginia House and then to the Governor.
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