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U.S. Abortion Rate at 30-Year Low
Many abortions are among older mothers and minority women, report says

Teen Pregnancies, Abortions Drop From 1990 to 2004: CDC
But more recent federal statistics saw uptick in teen pregnancies in 2006

Scientists Turn Human Skin Cells Into Stem Cells
The new cells are almost identical to embryonic stem cells, experts say

Abortion Numbers Fall Worldwide
Rates were similar whether procedures were legal, illegal, survey also found

Study Questions Genetic Screening for Treatable Diseases
In some cases, parents opt for abortion when symptoms may be mild, study finds

Medical Abortion Won’t Affect Future Pregnancies
Risk of miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy didn't increase when compared to surgical abortion, study finds

Study Compares Oral, Vaginal Use of Abortion Drug
Each method of taking misoprostol has its pros and cons, researchers say

Health Highlights: April 24, 2007

  • Blood Clot in Cheney's Leg Shrinking
  • Many Problems With Lethal Injection: Report
  • Breastfeeding Won't Reduce Risk of Being Overweight
  • Trustees Issue Warning on Medicare's Financial Health
  • Generic Ambien Approved by FDA
  • Free Cervical Cancer Vaccine in Demand in New Hampshire

Health Highlights: April 23, 2007

  • Generic Ambien Approved by FDA
  • Free Cervical Cancer Vaccine in Demand in New Hampshire
  • Medical Journal Criticizes Supreme Court Abortion Ruling
  • Asia Faces Dramatic Increase in Cancer Cases
  • Cyclist's 'B' Samples Positive: French Paper
  • U.S. Nursing Homes Standards Not Properly Enforced: Report
  • FDA Knew About Food Problems Before Outbreaks: Report
  • School Food Rules Reduce Number of Overweight Students

No Link Between Abortion, Miscarriage and Breast Cancer
Study of more than 100,000 women shows no definite connection

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