Contraception News Monitoring

Hormonal Birth Control Protects Heart but Not in All Women

TOPLINE: The use of combined hormonal birth control was associated with a reduced risk for major adverse cardiovascular events in women with or without depression or anxiety. This protective effect did not extend to those with posttraumatic stress disorder …

China ends longstanding tax exemption on contraceptives in bid to boost birth rate

China ends longstanding tax exemption on contraceptives in bid to boost birth rate China has ended a 30-year tax exemption on contraceptives, imposing a 13% value-added tax on condoms and birth control pills starting Jan. 1 to help address falling birth …

From contraception to menopause and IVF: How $25 scripts will reshape women’s health

On New Year’s Day, Australians woke up to cheaper medicines. From now on, no PBS medicine will cost more than $25 a script – a price they haven’t been since 2004. While this is a change that’s good for all Australians, for women it means more affordable …

Huge tax rise is slapped on condoms and contraceptives in desperate bid to tackle plummeting birth rate in China

CHINA has hiked up the prices of condoms and other contraceptives amid plummeting birth rates in the world’s second most populated country. An extra 13 per cent value-added tax has been slapped onto contraception, after Beijing removed an exemption on the …

Chinese shrug off contraceptive tax

BEIJING—China has made condoms and other contraceptives more expensive as it tries to boost birth rates, but residents in Beijing and analysts say the measure will have little impact. Consumers must now pay a 13 percent value-added tax for contraception …

Mohit Chauhan urges adoption of animal birth control programme for street dogs

Singer Mohit Chauhan calls for the adoption of Animal Birth Control for the street dogs of India rather than relocating them to shelters. Speaking to ANI, Mohit Chauhan said relocation is not a viable solution for the welfare of street dogs due to the lack …

'Not about condoms': Beijing residents shrug off China's contraceptive tax

By&nbspEuronews&nbspwith&nbspAFP Published on 05/01/2026 - 13:28 GMT+1 •Updated 13:35 China has raised the cost of condoms and other contraceptives as part of efforts to boost birth rates, but Beijing residents and analysts say the move …

Entertainment News | Mohit Chauhan Urges Adoption of Animal Birth Control Programme for Street Dogs

New Delhi [India], January 4 (ANI): Singer Mohit Chauhan calls for the adoption of Animal Birth Control for the street dogs of India rather than relocating them to shelters. Speaking to ANI, Mohit Chauhan said relocation is not a viable solution for the …

'Not about condoms': Chinese shrug off contraceptive tax

China has made condoms and other contraceptives more expensive as it tries to boost birth rates, but residents in Beijing and analysts say the measure will have little impact. Consumers must now pay a 13 percent value-added tax for contraception including …

China ends tax exemption on contraceptives

Beijing ended a 30-year tax exemption for condoms and other contraceptives, as Chinese officials attempt to boost the country’s flagging birthrate. China’s rapidly aging population declined for a third straight year in 2024, a trend that analysts expect to …

Why is China making condoms, birth control pills expensive?

For decades, China was synonymous with birth control, enforced, incentivised and institutionalised under its infamous one-child policy. Now, in a striking reversal, the Xi Jinping-led country has made contraception costlier, signalling just how desperate …

Rising to the Challenge of the Sociopolitical-Environmental-Economic Polycrisis

Ed. note: A previous version of this post was published on Miriam’s blog, The Green Spotlight. Ways to Forge a Path and Meet the Moment “I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do …

NHS issues warning for Mounjaro users on oral medications

NHS flags a key heads up for anyone turning to Mounjaro jabs in their weight loss push. The popular tirzepatide shot slows stomach emptying to curb hunger, but that same trick messes with how pills like the contraceptive or HRT absorb into the body. …

In stray dogs and Aravalli hill cases, the Supreme Court has gone against its formidable legacy

On July 28, the Supreme Court initiated a suo motu proceeding relying primarily on a newspaper report highlighting incidents involving stray dogs. What followed was a series of interim directions that, in substance and effect, bear the unmistakable …

Pfizer Joined in a Depo-Provera Meningioma Case in California State Court

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Pfizer, to this day, does not disclose in its warnings that Depo-Provera is mutagenic, despite clear evidence of a dose-dependent increased risk of meningiomas in women …

Rabid dog goes on biting spree in Chakan, leaving many wounded in its wake

Panic gripped Chakan on Sunday after a rabid dog went on a biting spree, nipping more than 25 people including children, women and the elderly. The rabid dog bit stray canines it ran into that are now suspected to have also become rabies-infected. …

Period pain has long been ignored. That’s changing.

Since then, there’s been slow but building interest in solving the problem of period pain, particularly severe period pain and the health and social complications it’s linked to.   Payne’s research focuses on the role of the brain and the central nervous …

Ludhiana’s Punjab Agricultural University secures patent for ‘rodent birth control’.

Can you drink alcohol with your PCOS medication? Gynaecologist shares if it's safe to consume birth control pills

Excessive alcohol intake can harm your health, come what may. But if you have PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome), you may wonder if it is safe to drink alcohol with the medication to manage the condition. Birth control, also known as contraception, is used …

Broadway Treatment Center Expands Access to Insurance-Accepted Outpatient Therapy in Orange County

Broadway Treatment Center expands its referral network to connect Orange County residents with insurance-accepted outpatient mental health and addiction care. ORAGE COUNTY, CA, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Navigating mental …

AB Global Announces Expansion of the KnOWLedge Vault—Elevating Compliance Intelligence and Client Confidence

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AB Global, The Gold Standard in Background Screening®, today announced a major expansion of its client-exclusive KnOWLedge Vault, further strengthening its commitment to delivering …

PharmStars’ Tenth Cohort to Focus on ‘Digital Innovations in Operations & Outcomes’

PharmStars is accepting applications for its Spring 2026 cohort: “Digital Innovations in Operations and Outcomes.” Apply by January 25. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PharmStars, the pharma-focused accelerator for …

New Research Reveals Most Organizations Can't Prove Where Their Data Lives

61% can't produce unified audit trails. 57% lack centralized data gateways. AI and data sovereignty won't wait. SAN MATEO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kiteworks, which empowers organizations to effectively manage …

Title21 Health Solutions Acquires MyCellHub to Expand Digital Capabilities in Life Sciences and Advanced Therapies

Strategic acquisition accelerates Title21’s mission to deliver integrated digital solutions for regulated healthcare and life sciences in cell and gene therapy. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Title21 Health Solutions, …

Scientists Study World's Oldest Living Man and Fellow Brazilian Supercentenarians to Unlock Why Some Live Past 110

Brazilian research team investigates protective factors in extraordinary people who survived COVID-19 without vaccines and remained independent past age 110 SãO PAULO, SãO PAULO, BRAZIL, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What does it take to live …

Global Medical Supplies Market Size to Reach USD 215.31 Million by 2034, Growing at 3.90% CAGR from 2025–2034

The global medical supplies market size was worth around USD 146.86 million in 2024 and is predicted to grow to around USD 215.31 million by 2034 PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global medical supplies market …

Logsday Announces Exclusive Guide on Emotional Fitness Training to Build Resilience and Mental Strength

Simple Daily Habits to Cultivate Emotional Fitness, Build Resilience, and Thrive in Everyday Life. PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 𝐋𝐨𝐠𝐬𝐃𝐚𝐲, a leading lifestyle and personal development platform, today unveiled 𝐚 …

IFJ Co., Ltd. Introduces Revolutionary SWICKER® Surgical Sponge to the Japanese Market

Next-generation gauze alternative designed for open, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery is now available in Japan ROCKY MOUNT, NC, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Syntervention, Inc., developer of the SWICKER® radiopaque …

BostonSight Announces New Features for BostonSight SCLERAL

NEEDHAM, MA, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BostonSight® today announced two new features to its BostonSight SCLERAL® lens: SmartFocus™ multifocal and Quad-Elevation™. Lenses with multifocal optics allow patients to see near, …

‘Inside Burj Al Arab’ Tour Earns Certified Autism Center™ Designation

‘Inside Burj Al Arab’ Tour Earns Certified Autism Center™ Designation, Elevating Its Commitment to Inclusive Guest Experiences DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ‘Inside Burj Al Arab’, the iconic immersive tour experience …

Zanda Launches Major Client Portal Upgrades Expanding Customization and Control for Health Practices

Zanda announced major client portal upgrades, giving health practices more customization, control, and self-service tools for a seamless client experience. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zanda, a leading …

Biomed Industries Advances NA-931 Into Two Global Phase 3 Trials Alone and with Semaglutide and Tirzepatide for Obesity

Biomed Industries to Advance NA-931 Into Two Global Phase 3 Trials as Monotherapy and in Combination With Semaglutide and Tirzepatide for Obesity SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- — Biomed Industries, Inc. (“ …

Free Self-Awareness Game Seeks Translators and Coaches to Reach 5 Billion People Worldwide

Level Up offers passive income opportunity to bilingual coaches willing to translate and serve their communities LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arthur Palyan, named Best Life Coach California 2025, has …

Mesothelioma Compensation Center Urges a Chemical Plant or Oil Refinery Worker with Mesothelioma to Call Them for Direst ...

WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Mesothelioma Compensation Center is an advocate for people with mesothelioma anywhere in the USA and their top priority is people like this receive the best possible …

Linktop Unveils Next-Gen Smart Ring at CES 2026: Blood Pressure Monitoring, NFC Payments, and Haptic Alerts

Linktop, a global leader in smart ring manufacturing, has officially pulled back the curtain on its highly anticipated next-generation smart ring. CA, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Linktop, a global leader in smart ring …

How Winter Weather Can Affect Scar Healing, According to Dr Speron, a Chicago Plastic Surgeon

How Winter Weather Can Affect Scar Healing, According to Dr Speron, a Chicago Plastic Surgeon CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Winter isn’t always kind to the skin—and for anyone with scars, the cold, dry air can …

Healthcare Buildings Market In 2029

The Business Research Company's Healthcare Buildings Market In 2029 LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- "Healthcare Buildings Market to Surpass $344 billion in 2029. In comparison, the …

Lovell and Trividia Health, Inc. Partner to Increase Access to TRUE METRIX® and TRUEplus® Products for Federal Agencies

Through this partnership, VA, DoD, IHS, and PHS providers will gain streamlined access to trusted, affordable diabetes management products. PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lovell® Government Services and Trividia …

Sleepal® Debuts Smart AI Lamp at CES 2026 and Wins the First Innovation Awards

The Sleepal® AI Lamp debuts successfully at CES 2026, winning the Innovation Awards for Accessibility & Longevity, Smart Home, and Digital Health. RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, January 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sleepal officially launches its …