Health News Archives

FDA OKs Single-Dose Plan B Emergency Contraceptive
Drug will also be made available to 17-year-olds without prescription, company says

Changes Reduced Infections From Medical Abortion
Differences in drug use, delivery made a measurable impact in Planned Parenthood study

Sinus Infections Can Cause Toxic Shock in Kids
Rhinosinusitis is one of several causes of syndrome, researchers say

U.S. Abortion Rate at 30-Year Low
Many abortions are among older mothers and minority women, report says

Teen Pregnancies, Abortions Drop From 1990 to 2004: CDC
But more recent federal statistics saw uptick in teen pregnancies in 2006

Scientists Turn Human Skin Cells Into Stem Cells
The new cells are almost identical to embryonic stem cells, experts say

Abortion Numbers Fall Worldwide
Rates were similar whether procedures were legal, illegal, survey also found

Study Questions Genetic Screening for Treatable Diseases
In some cases, parents opt for abortion when symptoms may be mild, study finds

Medical Abortion Won’t Affect Future Pregnancies
Risk of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy didn't increase when compared to surgical abortion, study finds

Study Compares Oral, Vaginal Use of Abortion Drug
Each method of taking misoprostol has its pros and cons, researchers say