Medical bills can be vexing and perplexing: Important advice for patients
A Texas boy's second dose of the MMRV vaccine cost over $1,400. A Pennsylvania woman's long-acting birth control cost more than $14,000.
Jan 6, 2026
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Therapeutics: News and Research on Contraception
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Study finds fertility remains high in rural Tanzania despite access to family planning
Fertility rates in much of Sub-Saharan Africa remain high, despite declining child mortality and improved access to contraceptives and female education—factors that generally lead to smaller families and improved economic ...
Dec 19, 2025
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More women sought permanent contraception after Supreme Court Dobbs decision
In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization ended the federal constitutional right to abortion and returned authority to individual states to regulate abortion. A new study ...
Nov 6, 2025
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Researchers discuss gaps, obstacles and solutions for contraception
Contraception and family planning are vital aspects of sexual and reproductive health and rights. Despite major advances in modern contraception over the past 60 years, many gaps remain and the rate of unplanned pregnancies ...
Oct 31, 2025
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Japan approves its first over-the-counter 'morning-after' pill
Japan has given regulatory approval for an over-the-counter contraceptive pill, its manufacturer said on Monday, the first time the socially conservative country has greenlighted so-called "morning-after" medication without ...
Oct 20, 2025
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Study shows lasting impact of limited sex education on adult relationships
A new Kinsey Institute study has found gaps in sex education can have lasting impacts throughout adulthood, including relationship struggles, lack of confidence, and reduced quality of life.
Oct 11, 2025
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Conflict at the drugstore: When pharmacists' and patients' values collide
Imagine walking into your pharmacy, handing over your prescription and having it denied. Now imagine that the reason is not insufficient insurance coverage or the wrong dose, but a pharmacist who personally objects to your ...
Oct 6, 2025
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Six ways to talk to your teens about sex without the cringe
Parents play an important role in teaching their children about sex and relationships. But our new report shows many parents—fathers in particular—find it mortifying.
Sep 15, 2025
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Fathers less likely to tackle 'awkward' sex talk
Mothers are more likely than fathers to discuss sex and relationships with their children, raising concerns that many boys are missing out on gender-specific guidance at a critical time in their lives.
Sep 15, 2025
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Study reveals teenagers' interest in contraception advice and support from community pharmacies
A recent study conducted by Monash University's SPHERE Center for Research Excellence explores how community pharmacies could play a greater role in providing contraception information and services to adolescents.
Sep 9, 2025
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