The reports are from 2023, in states where abortion is banned. They contradict what doctors and researchers say is happening on the ground, raising concerns about data integrity.
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How will Trump’s return to the White House change the face of global health?
When Donald Trump returns to the White House, he’s expected to issue a series of orders with far-reaching impact on global health — from abortion services to support for the World Health Organization.
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How will a second Trump term affect reproductive health in RI?
Donald Trump’s first presidency led to restrictions on funding for reproductive health organizations like Planned Parenthood and to the nomination of Supreme Court justices who two years ago struck down federal abortion rights. Gretchen Raffa, Chief Policy and Advocacy Officer of Planned Parenthood Votes Rhode Island, spoke to us about what to expect from Trump’s […]
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As Ukraine’s birth rate plunges, here’s what one doctor is doing to reverse the trend
Ukraine is suffering from more than a Russian invasion. Births have plummeted. But many families with help from the government and doctors are trying to buck the trend and have a child in wartime.
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Plastic junk? Researchers find tiny particles in men’s testicles
The new study has scientists concerned that microplastics may be contributing to reproductive health issues.
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The CDC says maternal mortality rates in the U.S. got better, after a pandemic spike
The maternal mortality rate in the U.S. in 2022 – while still high – went back to where it was before deaths surged during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the latest CDC report.
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France makes history by enshrining abortion rights in its constitution
French lawmakers passed a bill to enshrine the right to an abortion in the constitution, a historic move prompted by concerns over the rollback of abortion laws in the U.S.
