White House: It is unacceptable for states to restrict access to abortion pills

Published Date: 08 Mar 2023

The White House said Friday it was "dangerous and unacceptable" for elected officials to target women's access to federally-approved abortion pills.

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Member states may use an existing EU social fund to terminate pregnancies free of charge for women visiting ⁠from EU nations that restrict access to safe abortions.

A new review finds that women receive 25%-40% more antibiotics, experience up to twice as many adverse reactions, yet are underrepresented in trials; clinicians should adopt sex-aware prescribing.

South Korea's birthrate rose for a second straight year in 2025, signalling that the country facing a demographic crisis for nearly a decade may be starting to turn a corner.

Children born extremely premature may have higher rates of neurodevelopmental disorders and impairments in cognitive, motor, and behavioral functions, according to a new study.

Trump made hospitals post prices so patients could shop, but the data are scarce and insurers, not patients, use these to bargain.

Beyond sexual health risks, chemsex is linked to serious mental health consequences influenced by how often, how intensely and how substances are used.

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