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'It's good news' - New research suggests attempted suicide rates lower in women using contraceptives

New research suggests, attempted suicide rates in women using hormonal contraception are lower than in women not using it. The findings contradict recent studies that had suggested hormonal contraceptives, such as the birth control pill, were ...

07 Jun 2022 at 11:59

National News

Covid-19 pill can reduce risk of virus by 89%, says Pfizer

Pfizer has announced a new Covid-19 anti-viral oral pill that can reduce the risk of hospitalization or death by 89%, according to trials conducted by the drug-making company. The data showed an 89% reduction in Covid-19-related ...

05 Nov 2021 at 15:45

Lifestyle

Millions of women to be offered free contraceptive pills in pharmacies

Millions of women will be able to get free contraceptive pills on the high street without having to see a GP under new NHS plans. Starting next month, women in England can obtain a first prescription of the pill by visiting ...

16 Nov 2023 at 08:14

Sport

Government appoints independent advisers to aid rugby union rescue effort

The Government has appointed independent advisers to support rugby union chiefs as they attempt to preserve the future of the professional game. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced former Rugby ...

02 Jun 2023 at 16:00

Arts & Entertainment

Disabled men urged to audition for award-winning play set to run at four Irish theatres

Men with physical impairments are invited to audition for the role of a disabled activist in an award-winning play set to run at theatres in four counties. Inspired by the life of wheelchair-user and Galway native ...

15 May 2024 at 12:59

Lifestyle

What you need to know about the morning-after pill and the proposed changes

The government is set to commission a free emergency contraception service in pharmacies in England, aiming to end the “postcode lottery” of access to the morning-after pill. The cost of the morning-after pill ...

31 Mar 2025 at 13:32

Lifestyle

5 things that could make your contraception less effective

The UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has raised concerns about a possible link between popular weight-loss injections and contraception. To date, MHRA has received more than 40 ...

05 Jun 2025 at 12:46

6 morning-after pill myths debunked – as it’s made available for free in England pharmacies

Lifestyle

6 morning-after pill myths debunked – as it is now available for free in pharmacies in England

Women can now get the morning-after pill free of charge from pharmacies across England, which officials hope will help widen access and convenience for patients across the country. Emergency contraception ...

29 Oct 2025 at 17:30

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