A new study analyzing 2023 birth data found that abortion bans following the overturning of Roe v. Wade led to a measurable increase in births, particularly among Black and Hispanic […]
The Women Most Affected by Abortion Bans
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COVID Stole a Parent from Over 200,000 Children. Indian Country Lost the Most
As the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic approaches, Native American children, especially those in the Navajo Nation, continue to experience profound grief after losing parents to the virus, with […]
The realities of reproductive care in states with abortion bans
A new podcast examines the rising dangers of pregnancy in states with strict abortion bans, where maternal and infant health outcomes are worsening. Experts unpack new research linking these restrictions […]
JAMA study finds 22,180 more births in first 14 states that restricted abortion
A federally funded study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that the first 14 states to restrict abortion after Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization led […]
Lived experience is crucial in guiding Baltimore’s overdose crisis response, new board members say
Baltimore has launched a new Opioid Restitution Advisory Board, comprising 20 members—eight of whom have personal experience with substance use disorder and overdose—to guide the city’s use of opioid settlement […]
Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared.
ProPublica’s investigation reveals that Texas’ 2021 abortion ban led to a sharp rise in life-threatening pregnancy complications, particularly sepsis among women experiencing second-trimester pregnancy loss. As maternal deaths declined nationally, […]
Abortion Bans Linked to Rise in Infant Mortality, Study Shows
A study published in JAMA Network found that states with strict abortion bans saw a 1.7% rise in births and a nearly 6% increase in infant mortality, with deaths disproportionately […]
Report: Infant mortality and births on the rise
A study published in the American Journal of Medical Association found that infant mortality rose by 6% in U.S. states that enacted abortion bans following the overturning of Roe v. […]
After Abortion Bans, Infant Mortality and Births Increased, Research Finds
New research published in JAMA shows that infant mortality increased by 6% in states that implemented abortion bans following the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, with the most […]
2nd WCO Symposium on “Removing counterfeits from E-Commerce” generates strong interest
On 15 January 2025, the World Customs Organization (WCO) held its 2nd Symposium on “Removing counterfeits from E-commerce”. This event was aimed at discussing issues arising from substandard, counterfeit and […]