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Extreme heat could impact the effectiveness of birth control and pregnancy tests
Many states with abortion bans are experiencing broiling summers — and the heat could damage supplies such as emergency contraception and condoms.
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Texas ruling would allow abortion during dangerous pregnancy complications
The temporary injunction also would allow the procedure for fatal fetal anomalies and protects doctors from prosecution in such cases. But the state appealed the decision, blocking it from taking effect.
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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are more likely to interest women than men, poll finds
A majority of women expressed interest in taking drugs like Ozempic or Wegovy — likely in part the product of greater pressure on women’s bodies.
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Could Facebook messages be used in abortion-related prosecution?
A case out of Nebraska involving a mother and her teenage daughter could offer a preview of how digital footprints could be used to enforce abortion laws.
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Iowa's six-week abortion ban lasted just over 72 hours
The ban blocked Monday represents a second attempt by state Republicans to ban abortion early in pregnancy. The state is expected to appeal the new block.
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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.