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fromThe Nation
9 months ago
Public health

"We're Creating Miscarriages With Medicine": Abortion Lessons From Sweden

Sweden's model for abortion access, using pills in rural areas, contrasts with restrictive measures in the U.S.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago
Public health

Number of abortions in England and Wales hit record high in 2022

Abortion rates in England and Wales reached a record high in 2022, driven by barriers to contraception access for women.
Medicine
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 days ago

Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone

A federal appeals court has blocked mailing prescriptions for Mifepristone, requiring in-person distribution at clinics.
Medicine
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Over-the-counter medication abortion? These researchers say it would be safe

Over-the-counter medication abortion is not currently available, but research supports its safety and efficacy for potential future access.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

NHS makes morning-after pill available for free across pharmacies in England

Free morning-after pill now available at almost 10,000 pharmacies across England to improve equitable access to emergency contraception and reduce appointment barriers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Stained panties, male guards and no privacy: what it's like to have your period in prison

It truly is a man's world, even in a women's prison. In an environment where nothing is private, even the most basic aspects of personal care become luxuries. For incarcerated women, managing a menstrual cycle is not just a routine part of life it is often a monumental struggle. I have been incarcerated for 15 years. The last three have been spent at Eddie Warrior correctional center, a minimum-security prison in Oklahoma.
Public health
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fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

How have RFK Jr.'s vaccine policies impacted America's public health?

Kennedy's policy changes are impacting access to vaccines, despite his assurance of not taking them away.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Wes Streeting: half my colleagues' in Commons using weight loss drugs

Weight loss jabs are the talk of the House of Commons; half my colleagues are on them and are judging the rest of us, saying you lot should be on them.
Public health
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