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1st over-the-counter birth control pill approved by FDA
By Nicoletta Lanese published
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the nation's first over-the-counter birth control pill after recently being advised to do so by a panel of experts.
Controversial 'vaginal seeding' shows promise in small trial, but questions remain
By Sarah Moore published
"Vaginal seeding" may help restore the gut microbiome of cesarean-born babies, a small trial suggests. However, the practice isn't currently recommended by leading experts and previous studies have warned of its potential safety risks.
Endometriosis may be caused by a common gut bacteria, small study suggests
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
New research offers a possible link between endometriosis and a common bacteria that can be treated with antibiotics.
Doctors perform 1st-of-its-kind brain surgery on a fetus in the womb
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Doctors performed a first-of-its-kind brain surgery on a fetus in the womb to repair a malformed blood vessel.
What do we know about mifepristone, the abortion pill facing a potential Supreme Court ruling?
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A federal judge in Texas has ruled to suspend approval for the abortion pill mifepristone. Here's what you should know about the drug.
World's population could plummet to 6 billion by the end of the century, study suggests
By Ben Turner published
A new model has predicted that Earth's population is likely to decrease in all scenarios across the next century and will peak nowhere near the 11 billion previously forecast.
Why is endometriosis so hard to diagnose?
By Anna Gora published
Endometriosis often has vague symptoms that overlap with other conditions, and there are no non-invasive ways to definitively diagnose the condition.
Endometriosis: Causes, symptoms and treatments
By Amanda Chan last updated
Endometriosis is a medical condition that affects 1 in 10 women. It occurs when the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, grows in other places.
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