Texas senators won't agree to family planning cuts
State senators have found more money for family planning services that took a beating in a bare-bones budget that House members approved earlier this month. Full story
Gallbladder risk no higher with newer "Pill"
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Despite concerns that one of the newer forms of birth control pill might carry a higher risk of gallbladder disease, a new study suggests that is not the case. Full story
More teens using oral contraceptives
More U.S. teenagers are using birth control pills, according to a new study by Thomson Reuters released on Thursday. Full story
Fewer refills, fewer unplanned pregnancies
Letting women have a year's supply of birth control pills might help prevent more unwanted pregnancies, a new study suggests. Full story
Overcoming real-life on "the Pill"
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Oral contraceptives boast annual unintended pregnancy rates well below 1 percent -- if used correctly and consistently, that is. Full story
Women seeking birth control get unneeded pelvic exams
Many doctors require that women have pelvic exams before they can get prescriptions for birth control pills, despite guidelines saying that the step is unnecessary, a new study finds. Full story
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The Pill turns 50
Rachel Maddow pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the birth control pill by playing a bit of Loretta Lynn's "The Pill."
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