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Shivered by scary abortions that date back to ancient times
Using steam, knitting needles or clothes hangers are all methods of abortion used by the Middle Ages.
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Oceanography
Sharks and stingrays miscarry when caught
The loss of a miscarriage due to abortion when caught is a phenomenon that has not been reported, often confused and not well understood.
Archeology
Archeology of fetal remains reveals medieval abortion methods
According to archaeologists, the 29-week-old fetal body died from the mother using scary abortion methods.
Science Events
Nicaragua: Prohibit abortion in all cases
With 52 votes in favor and no votes against, on October 26 the Nicaragua parliament passed a bill banning abortion even in the case of a life threatening mother.
Medicine - Health
Which age women are easily pregnant?
According to a new study published April 24 by the non-profit organization Guttmacher Institute (USA), in 2008 alone, nearly 10% of unmarried women between the ages of 2…
Medicine - Health
China is increasingly overflowing with men
Census data show that the gender imbalance rate at birth continues to increase in China, Health Minister Liu Qian said at a press conference yesterday.
Medicine - Health
Hundreds of millions of girls gone?
Speaking of an increasingly serious abortion for sex selection in many countries, author Mara Hvistendahl wrote a long article in US Foreign Policy magazine.
Medicine - Health
Do not abstain from pregnancy after miscarriage
In medical guidelines so far, pregnant women who have miscarried are often advised to only be pregnant again after at least 6 months. However, recent research by the Uni…
Medicine - Health
Single abortions also increase the risk of premature birth by 35%
Girls who have had abortion twice or more have 72% increased risk of low birth weight and 93% risk of premature delivery for the next birth, a study published in Canada…
Medicine - Health
Non-specialized abortion is deadly dangerous
More than half a million women die each year during pregnancy and childbirth, largely due to treatable or preventable causes.
Medicine - Health
Asia lacks more than 60 million girls
The choice of sex for the fetus, abortion, and the attempt to kill female babies has caused Asia to lose over 60 million girls. This situation leads to a similar imbalan…
Medicine - Health
Brazil supports birth control pills for the poor
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced plans to support contraceptives for the poor. Accordingly, the price of oral contraceptives will be reduced a…
Medicine - Health
Portugal passed a new ban on abortion
On April 10, Portuguese President Anibal Cavaco Silva passed a new law to ban abortion. This allows women to have an abortion under 10 weeks of age.
Medicine - Health
Portugal legalizes abortion
Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates said the law of liberalization of abortion will now be debated and voted for in parliament. The decision was made after the major…
Medicine - Health
WHO: 68,000 deaths every year for abortion
Every year, the world has about 19 million unsafe abortions leading to the death of 68,000 pregnant women, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).