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6 birth control myths that still influence women's reproductive health
8+ hour, 24+ min ago (208+ words) India has made important progress in expanding access to family planning, yet misinformation to make decisions about contraceptives continues to influence women. In India, attitudes around contraception are shaped by cultural beliefs, gender norms, and limited access to accurate information…...
Could Cornell's New Breakthrough Deliver The First Reliable Male Birth Control Pill?
10+ hour, 55+ min ago (306+ words) Researchers at Cornell University announced a significant breakthrough on April 7, 2026, in the development of a safe, reversible, nonhormonal male contraceptive. In a six-year proof-of-principle study conducted in mice, the team showed that temporarily disrupting a key checkpoint in meiosis " the…...
She travelled 900 km for an abortion. Years later, Quebec access issues remain urgent | CBC News
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (1468+ words) Rose Gervais was about 12 weeks pregnant with her third child in 2023 when she was told the fetus didn't have a brain and the pregnancy was no longer viable. It was clear the mother from Gasp, Que. , would need to travel…...
Cornell Researchers Develop Promising Non-Hormonal Male Birth Control - Ithaca Today
7+ hour, 34+ min ago (160+ words) Experimental drug temporarily halts sperm production in mice without permanent effects. Apr. 9, 2026 at 12: 20am Director of the Cornell Reproductive Sciences Center and a co-author of the study. The institution where the research was conducted. "While acknowledging the need for robust future…...
Right to contraception signed into Virginia law
15+ hour, 16+ min ago (263+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has officially signed a law that guarantees patient access to birth control, IUDs, emergency contraceptives, and more. House Bill 6, patroned by Newport News Del. Marcia Price (and its Senate counterpart, Senate Bill 596, patroned by…...
Birth control could be available at Georgia pharmacies, but not until next year
17+ hour, 22+ min ago (441+ words) April 8, 2026 12: 24 PM LISTEN: House Bill 1138 authorizes pharmacists to dispense and administer birth control pills and injections without a prescription from a doctor. GPB's Sofi Gratas explains. A one-month dosage of hormonal birth control pills is seen. A new Georgia law…...
YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Strengthening primary care access for a growing British Columbia
18+ hour, 46+ min ago (310+ words) Fraser Valley Today YOUR PERSPECTIVE: Strengthening primary care access for a growing British Columbia Last week, Premier David Eby announced that we've connected over 600, 000 people to a family doctor or nurse practitioner since 2023, with more than 4, 000 people being matched every…...
Duchesnay launches a contraceptive vaginal system that can be used for up to a full year
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (330+ words) BLAINVILLE, QC, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Duchesnay, a Canadian specialty pharmaceutical company with a long-standing commitment to women's health, member of Duchesnay Pharmaceutical Group (DPG), is proud to announce the Canadian launch of Pr Ringza TM, a new contraceptive vaginal system. Pr…...
Access to contraceptives without a prescription approved
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (179+ words) ATLANTA " Birth control medications will be provided at pharmacies across Georgia without needing a prescription, according to a bill that won final approval from the General Assembly last week. Lawmakers said the bill makes contraceptives more available to women, especially…...
GRPA keen on expanding reproductive health services
21+ hour, 22+ min ago (177+ words) Advancing reproductive healthcare in Guyana is a priority of the Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA), and the body is expanding its reach across the country through strategic partnerships. Director of GRPA, Kobe Smith, recently said GRPA is accessible in every…...