The FDA has already warned people not to use a livestock dewormer as a “cure” for COVID-19, but what do you do when you actually suspect that you may be living with unwanted worms?! TikTok user ...

On October 4, 2023, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, and the Treasury issued an Request for Information (RFI) aimed at garnering input on enhanced coverage and access to ...

The vast majority of OTC birth control options are nonhormonal. This means that they don’t rely on synthetic estrogen or progesterone to prevent pregnancy. These methods typically act as physical ...

People can buy over-the-counter birth control without a prescription from drugstores, online retailers, or telehealth companies. Some options protect against STIs, and others can provide 24-hour ...

Approving oral hormonal contraceptive pills to be sold over the counter could expand access to contraceptive options, increase women’s bodily autonomy, and ensure people can decide when to become ...

Imagine picking up your birth control at the pharmacy or grocery store whenever you need it—without worrying about a prescription or taking off a few hours from work to make an appointment with your ...

Share on Pinterest A new study found that OTC birth control has significantly expanded access to a safe and reliable birth control method. Carol Yepes/Getty Images In 2023, the FDA approved Opill, the ...

In recent weeks, some opponents of the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) contraceptive coverage guarantee have promoted the idea that oral contraceptive pills should be available to adult women without a ...

The medicine aisle may be looking different in the coming months. A slew of new brands have been taking on the OTC industry, looking at how medicines can be made with “cleaner” ingredients: free of ...

Medication abortion access has increased through AP and OTC methods, especially in abortion-restricted areas, following the Dobbs decision. The FDA's policy changes have enabled telehealth and online ...