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How a conservative, gun-toting doctor defended abortion access in Appalachia
BRISTOL, Va. — When Wes Adams’ youngest son was little, he’d sometimes toddle over to…
FDA approves first over-the-counter birth control pill
In a highly anticipated move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first over-the-counter…
How abortion access changed in the first year after Roe v. Wade, in 7 charts
One year ago, the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in a landmark decision…
U.S. births in 2022 didn’t return to pre-pandemic levels
U.S. births were flat last year, as the nation saw fewer babies born than it…
Federal judges question FDA authority in abortion pill hearing
A federal appeals court heard opening arguments Wednesday in a case that could determine the…
To prevent preeclampsia, experts push for broader blood pressure testing at home
Eleni Tsigas likens her first experience with preeclampsia to a plane crash. She was in…
Supreme Court maintains access to abortion pill mifepristone, at least for now
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday ruled 7-2 that a commonly used abortion…
Supreme Court delays ruling on abortion pill restrictions
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday extended a stay on limits to a federally approved…
STAT+: FDA withdraws approval of controversial drug to prevent preterm births
After a years-long controversy, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ordered the immediate withdrawal of a…
New study gets beyond BMI in pregnancy to gauge child’s risk of obesity
Obesity and diabetes in mothers have traditionally been considered risk factors for the child to…
A pandemic push for data sharing could pay off for pregnancy research
Despite stubbornly high maternal mortality in the United States, pregnancy is still woefully under-researched. But…
Changing the equation: Researchers remove race from a calculator for childbirth
Since 2007, obstetricians have counseled patients planning to give birth after a previous C-section with…