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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
fromwww.npr.org
2 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
5 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
6 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
Public health
fromwww.npr.org
8 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
9 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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