Judge allows abortion pill to continue being mailed for now
U.S. District Judge David Joseph turned down Louisiana officials' request to stop mail order delivery of the drug mifepristone nationwide while the case is still in court.
Apr 9, 2026
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Making the case for over-the-counter abortion pills: Study finds most people can accurately self-screen
Currently, in U.S. states where abortion remains legal, women have to visit specialized clinics to access in-person medication abortion, as drugs like mifepristone and misoprostol are not available over-the-counter (OTC). ...
Will drinking hot water help me lose weight, clear my skin or treat cramps?
You may have noticed an unexpected wellness trend gaining traction online. People are claiming a daily cup of hot water (with nothing else in it) can deliver everything from weight loss and clearer skin to relief from menstrual ...
Feb 11, 2026
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New research reveals stark regional differences in care after second trimester baby loss
The care that women receive following a miscarriage during the second trimester of pregnancy varies according to where in the UK and Ireland the woman is treated, new research shows. The study, led by the University of Aberdeen ...
Feb 4, 2026
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Why medication abortion is the top target for anti-abortion groups in 2026
January would have marked the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion nationwide—that is, until 2022, when the court overturned it. Since then, abortion has been banned in ...
Jan 28, 2026
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The most common methods of inducing labor are similarly effective, clinical trial review finds
A new review including over 100 clinical trials has found that 13 common methods for medically inducing labor are similarly effective, but their safety profiles differ according to clinical context. The review has been published ...
Jan 26, 2026
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Study finds FDA used evidence, not politics, in abortion pill decisions
The abortion pill mifepristone has long been at the center of heated political discussions.
Jan 13, 2026
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Study highlights need for increased physician training to care for patients following self-managed medication abortion
As more states restrict clinician-managed abortion in the wake of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v Wade in 2022, more patients are pursuing self-managed medication ...
Oct 16, 2025
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US regulator approves new generic abortion pill, conservatives outraged
US regulators have approved an additional generic version of the abortion pill mifepristone, a normally routine move that nevertheless angered anti-abortion activists.
Oct 3, 2025
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Coalition of states vows to protect access to abortion pill under Trump review
A coalition of attorneys general across states including New York, Minnesota and Arizona vowed Monday to protect access to mifepristone, the medication used in the majority of abortions in the United States.
Sep 30, 2025
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