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RFK Jr. Calls for Comprehensive Review of Mifepristone Amid Safety Concerns

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. requests FDA review of mifepristone following alarming safety report indicating higher risks than previously reported.


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During a Senate committee hearing, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a request for the FDA to review mifepristone, after a new study revealed that more than 10% of women face serious health risks post-ingestion, significantly higher than the FDA's reported 0.5%. This review, viewed positively by pro-life advocates, raises concerns over abortion access and women's safety. Kennedy's actions reflect a broader political push to reassess abortion medication regulations, with critics warning of potential dangers stemming from politicizing medical decisions.

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The Trump administration’s approach to mifepristone access is seen as a precursor to increased restrictions on abortion care, demonstrating a prioritization of anti-abortion politics over scientific evidence.

Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. is urged to dismiss a troubling report that misrepresents the safety of mifepristone, which is supported by extensive scientific research confirming its safety and efficacy.

Advocates for reproductive rights express concern that upcoming reviews by the Trump administration could severely limit access to safe medication abortions, particularly at a time of heightened public health needs.

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