Fewer suicide attempts in women using hormonal contraceptives: Study

Jun 07, 2022

Helsinki [Finland], June 7 : Hormonal contraceptives, such as the birth control pill, are amongst the most widely used pharmaceutical products. Recent research has...

Japan to allow trial sale of emergency contraception pills sans prescription

Jun 27, 2023

A ministry panel has approved the sale of so-called morning-after pills at pharmacies that have trained pharmacists, private rooms, and are available on weekends,...

US Senate democrats unveil legislation to guard women who travel across states for abortions

Jul 12, 2022

Washington [US], July 13 : In order to protect a person's ability to travel across states for reproductive care like abortions and contraception, a...

Male contraceptive shows promise in preclinical study

Feb 14, 2023

In preclinical models, an investigational contraceptive medication created by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers temporarily inhibits sperm and prevents pregnancies. The study, which was published...

Divyanka Tripathi helps launch a new campaign to increase awareness about intimate partner violence and contraception

Dec 23, 2020

New Delhi [India], December 23 (ANI/BusinessWire India): The United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Sustaining Health Outcomes Project through Private Sector (SHOPS) Plus...

UAE celebrates World Drug Day

Jun 26, 2023

Under the guidance of H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of the Interior and Chairman of the...