NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Urban-living minority girls appear to lack general knowledge about emergency contraceptive pills -- more commonly known as the "morning-after" pill, new research hints.

Emergency contraception pills have become available in stores such as 7-Eleven and Circle K even as legislators in some states have indicated they want a new level of scrutiny for contraception.

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Frequent use of emergency contraceptive pills can expose women to a range of reproductive health challenges, consultant gynaecologists have declared. While the pills are effective in preventing ...

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 ...