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January 22, 2023

On the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, the FDA should approve over-the-counter birth control 

Millions choose the contraceptive pill every year, and many more would if not for barriers presented by an outdated prescription…
February 23, 2022

Broader access to contraception could help Black women with fibroids

As 80% of Black women will experience fibroids in their lifetime, an over-the-counter contraceptive may offer much-needed relief.
May 3, 2013

Obama OK with morning-after pill sales at age 15

MEXICO CITY (AP) - President Barack Obama said Thursday he was comfortable with his administration's decision to allow over-the-counter purchases…
October 2, 2012

Alarming breast cancer rates among troops

Military Times - Men and women in the armed forces have lower rates of most cancers -- except breast cancer,…
July 17, 2012

Lives saved worldwide with birth control

theGRIO REPORT - Effective use of birth control alone could eliminate the 47,000 maternal deaths caused each year by unsafe…
May 7, 2012

Mia Davis widower's dangerous attack on birth control

OPINION - Mike Yard, comedian and widower of 36-year-old plus-size model/actress, Mia Amber Davis, is reportedly suing his late wife's…