US Teen Birth Rates at Lowest Level Since 1976

US Teen Birth Rates at Lowest Level Since 1976

By Anthony Rivas | May 23, 2013 06:59 PM EDT

Teen birth rates were cut in half over the past 20 years, and are at their lowest level since 1976, a government report says.

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Women In Poorest Countries Still Need More Modern Contraception

By Susan Scutti | May 20, 2013 05:48 PM EDT

Women and their partners want effective contraception to prevent unintended pregnancies in developing countries, but many lack access to modern methods.

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Counterfeit Condom Ring In China: Police Seize Millions Of Fake Contraceptives

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 15, 2013 03:41 PM EDT

Police in China seized millions of counterfeit condoms, which, if found faulty, pose the possibility of serious health risks.

Morning-After Pill

Judge Calls FDA Appeal ‘Frivolous’ For Attempting To Delay Emergency Contraception Ruling

By Ansa Varughese | May 10, 2013 03:05 PM EDT

US district judge Edward Korman denies FDA's appeal to delay over-the-counter access to 'morning-after' pill to girls of any age.

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What You Should Know: The New Debate About Emergency Contraception

By Nadia-Elysse Harris | May 02, 2013 01:35 PM EDT

The Justice Department contests judge's order to make emergency contraception available over the counter to women of all ages.

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French Lawmakers Pass Bill to Cover 100 Percent of Cost of Abortions

By Makini Brice | Oct 29, 2012 01:10 PM EDT

Lawmakers in France passed a bill that would require the government to reimburse women in full for abortions.

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