Abortion rates in the United States have continued to rise in 2024, according to a report released by the WeCount project of the Society of Family Planning. This increase comes despite the implementation of bans and restrictions in numerous states following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade nearly three years ago. The report indicates that approximately … [Read more...] about Telehealth Prescriptions Drove Sharp Rise in Abortions Across US in 2024
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Judge to Weigh Louisiana Law Classifying Abortion Pills as Dangerous Drugs
A Louisiana law, first of its kind, classifying two commonly used abortion-inducing drugs as 'controlled dangerous substances' is being scrutinized in the state court today. Plaintiffs, in a lawsuit against the state, express concern that the reclassification of misoprostol and mifepristone, drugs with significant applications in reproductive health care and used in … [Read more...] about Judge to Weigh Louisiana Law Classifying Abortion Pills as Dangerous Drugs
Surgeon General Nominee’s Childhood Tragedy: Accidental Gun Discharge Claimed Father’s Life
Janette Nesheiwat was inspired to become a doctor after an accident with a gun in her childhood. Nesheiwat, then 13 years old accidentally knocked a gun over, which fired, and shot her dad in the head. The New York Times broke the story of this tragedy in February 1990. Nesheiwat reached up for the fishing tackle box that was on a shelf over her … [Read more...] about Surgeon General Nominee’s Childhood Tragedy: Accidental Gun Discharge Claimed Father’s Life