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flipboard.comworld31 days ago
Planned Parenthood Offers Abortion Medication in Advance in Washington and Hawaii
Planned Parenthood clinics in Washington state and Hawaii began offering mifepristone and misoprostol for future use on May 21, 2026. Patients can obtain the medication in person or through telehealth at 16 health centers in the two states.
Science Newsscience34 days ago
Study Links Abortion Bans to Shifts in Miscarriage Treatment
A new analysis of insurance data found that states with abortion bans showed changes in how miscarriages were managed after the 2022 Dobbs decision. Medication-based treatment declined and expectant management rose compared with states without bans.
catholicnewsagency.compolitics37 days ago
Supreme Court Allows Continued Telehealth Access to Mifepristone
The Supreme Court reversed a lower court order that would have restricted remote prescribing of mifepristone while a lawsuit proceeds. The decision maintains current access to the drug via telehealth and mail for medication abortion. Providers have prepared alternative regimens i…
Science Newsscience40 days ago
Baylor Reports 27 Births From 44 Uterus Transplants, With High Complication Rates
Liza Johannesson and colleagues detailed outcomes for 44 women who received uterus transplants at Baylor University Medical Center from 2016 to 2026. Twenty-seven have given birth, with high success rates once the organ functions. The study, published May 1 in the Journal of the…
indianexpress.comscience43 days ago
WHO Issues First Global Guideline on Infertility Prevention and Treatment
The World Health Organization released its first global guideline calling on countries to improve fertility care by making it safer, fairer and more affordable. Infertility affects an estimated 1 in 6 people of reproductive age. The recommendations cover prevention, diagnosis and…
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Euronewspolitics48 days ago
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Improved Vaginal Microbiota and Pregnancy Outcomes in Infertility Study
A study of 104 women with primary infertility found that following the Mediterranean diet correlates with more favorable vaginal microbial profiles for pregnancy implantation and maintenance. Researchers analyzed microbiota via genetic sequencing and used machine learning to link…
Fox Newsfinance49 days agoUpdated
Appeals Court Limits Mail Delivery of Mifepristone
A federal appeals court ruled to restrict access to mifepristone by prohibiting its distribution via mail, requiring in-person pickup at clinics. The decision, stemming from a challenge by Louisiana, overturns FDA regulations allowing telemedicine prescriptions. The ruling affect…
hitconsultant.nettechnology52 days ago
FDA Approves BioticsAI's AI Ultrasound Tool for Fetal Abnormality Detection, Enabling Hospital Rollout
BioticsAI, an AI startup focused on detecting fetal abnormalities via ultrasound, secured FDA approval in January 2026. The company is now rolling out its technology in hospitals and plans expansion into broader reproductive health areas. Co-founder Robhy Bustami discussed the fi…
bbc.comai52 days ago
AI-Powered System Locates Hidden Sperm, Enabling Pregnancies for Azoospermic Men
A new AI technique developed by Columbia University has helped men with azoospermia, a condition causing little to no sperm production, achieve pregnancies. The Star system identified sperm in cases previously deemed impossible, leading to the first baby born in late 2025 and add…
Fox Newsscience56 days ago
CVS Denies Formal Partnership with Planned Parenthood Over Abortion Pill Prescriptions
CVS has disputed a claim by Planned Parenthood of Greater New York about a strategic partnership for abortion pill distribution. The organization's website removed references to such a partnership between April 23 and 24, 2026. CVS stated it only fills prescriptions without forma…
rte.ieworld58 days ago
Kenyan Appeals Court Overturns Ruling on Abortion as Fundamental Right
A Kenyan appeals court ruled that abortion is not a fundamental constitutional right, overturning a 2022 High Court decision. The ruling stems from a 2019 case involving a 16-year-old girl and a clinician charged with abortion-related offenses. The Center for Reproductive Rights…
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Recent Health News Highlights Breakthrough in Duchenne Treatment and Insulin Price Cap
A new therapy shows promise for Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients. Insulin prices are capped at $35 for many users. Additional evidence supports over-the-counter availability of abortion medications.
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Recent Developments in Insulin Pricing and Abortion Medication Safety Reported
A pharmaceutical company has introduced insulin at a $35 monthly price cap for certain patients. Studies provide additional evidence on the safety of abortion medications for over-the-counter use. These updates form part of broader health news coverage.
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Federal Judge Denies Request to Block Mail Delivery of Abortion Pill Pending FDA Review
A U.S. federal judge declined to halt the mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone for now. The ruling requires the Food and Drug Administration to complete its review of the drug's safety and access protocols. The decision stems from a lawsuit challenging FDA approvals.
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