Reproductive Health - Page 9

Abortion pill mifepristone stays available by mail for now as FDA faces 6-month review deadline

April 7, 2026

Abortion pill mifepristone stays available by mail for now as FDA faces 6-month review deadline

A federal judge ruled mifepristone can still be mailed nationwide for now but warned the abortion pill's FDA guidelines could face major changes soon.

Minneapolis considers legalizing adult bathhouses and venues that allow sexual activity

April 7, 2026

Minneapolis considers legalizing adult bathhouses and venues that allow sexual activity

Minneapolis City Council considers legalizing bathhouses and sex clubs for consenting adults, potentially reversing a ban in place since 1988.

Woman gives birth midflight as air traffic controller suggests fitting name for baby

April 6, 2026

Woman gives birth midflight as air traffic controller suggests fitting name for baby

A routine Caribbean Airlines flight from Kingston, Jamaica to New York turned into a midair delivery after a passenger went into labor onboard.

Birth tourism industry thrives in Miami as Supreme Court showdown gets underway

April 1, 2026

Birth tourism industry thrives in Miami as Supreme Court showdown gets underway

Birth tourism is a booming concierge industry as Trump's Executive Order 14160 on birthright citizenship faces a Supreme Court challenge in a major case.

US 'population collapse' looming as toxic chemicals and delayed parenthood tank birth rates, warns Joe Rogan

March 31, 2026

US 'population collapse' looming as toxic chemicals and delayed parenthood tank birth rates, warns Joe Rogan

Joe Rogan warns of a U.S. population collapse, citing endocrine-disrupting chemicals in plastics and food as a key driver of declining fertility, alongside delayed parenthood.

Top pediatricians group accused of coaching doctors to hide kids' sexual health from parents

March 27, 2026

Top pediatricians group accused of coaching doctors to hide kids' sexual health from parents

A parental rights group accused the AAP of hiding minors' sexual health info from parents and pushing transgender procedures over parental concerns.

University of Oregon to offer abortion pills on campus this fall after student pressure campaign

March 25, 2026

University of Oregon to offer abortion pills on campus this fall after student pressure campaign

The University of Oregon will offer mifepristone and misoprostol to students this fall after a campaign by groups, including UO Students for Choice.

March Madness sparks surprising surge in sexual procedure for men

March 24, 2026

March Madness sparks surprising surge in sexual procedure for men

March Madness isn't just for brackets — some men schedule vasectomies to recover on the couch while watching college basketball games, surgeons say.

Creepy robot mom that gives birth is training future midwives

March 21, 2026

Creepy robot mom that gives birth is training future midwives

Meet Mama Anne, a lifelike childbirth simulator that blinks, breathes and talks, helping midwifery students practice real labor scenarios safely.

First case of severe mpox disease reported in major city: ‘Life-threatening’

March 16, 2026

First case of severe mpox disease reported in major city: ‘Life-threatening’

First severe mpox clade I case identified in NYC resident who traveled abroad. Health officials say local transmission risk remains low for the community.