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The first over-the-counter birth control pill has been approved by the FDA. What will it cost?
The pill’s manufacturer, Perrigo, said it wants to make the pill “accessible and affordable," but it's still unclear if it can be covered by insurance.
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Iowa lawmakers pass six-week abortion ban in one-day special session
The bill now heads to Gov. Kim Reynolds, who is expected to sign it as early as this week.
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North Carolina abortion ban set to take effect after judge’s ruling
The law, which bans abortion at 12 weeks and requires two in-person clinic visits, will undercut the state’s access as an abortion haven for the South.
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North Carolina was an abortion haven. With its new 12-week ban, the protection will vanish.
Medical providers fear the new law and requirements for abortion clinics will make it impossible for many to access care — leaving an entire region without viable alternatives.
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Even in states where it is legal, abortion isn’t as accessible as the laws make it seem
Staffing issues, resources and potential harassment mean people who seek an abortion later in pregnancy have far fewer options, even when they’re legally allowed to do so.
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'We’re not going to win that fight': Bans on abortion and gender-affirming care are driving doctors from Texas
The onslaught of health care bans are driving nurses, medical students and doctors out of Texas. Many worry about the patients they are leaving behind.
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Near record numbers of women believe abortion should be legal under any circumstances
Opinions on abortion — stagnant for decades — shifted after Roe v. Wade fell, leaving more Americans in favor of access and critical of banning it, according to new Gallup polling.
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Health insurance plans must continue covering preventive services for now
The deal, struck in a case challenging the Affordable Care Act’s preventive services mandate, affects access to the HIV prevention pill, breast cancer screenings and key reproductive health services.
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South Carolina House passes six-week abortion ban
Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to sign it into law if it passes the Senate. Once signed, it will take effect immediately.
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Federal judges seem open to restricting access to mifepristone abortion pill
In arguments Wednesday, the conservative-leaning court appeared sympathetic to arguments against access to the abortion medication.