Inventor of the abortion pill Baulieu (98) passes away

2025-05-31 09:05 • Health • James O’Connor

Étienne-Emile Baulieu, the inventor of the abortion pill, has died at 98. His work provided millions of women with a safe alternative to surgical abortion, despite facing criticism.

The inventor of the abortion pill, Étienne-Emile Baulieu, has died. The French scientist passed away at the age of 98 in his home in Paris.

He was a biochemist and endocrinologist, a doctor who specializes in hormone disorders and metabolic diseases. However, he became most famous for developing RU 486, the abortion pill. Millions of women worldwide gained access to a cheap and safe alternative to surgical abortion.

Baulieu presented the pill in 1982, and seven years later, it was approved in France. This led to significant criticism from anti-abortion movements and even threats against Baulieu.

Today, the pill is available in over a hundred countries, though many have strict regulations regarding its sale.

Politics

2025-10-27 11:43 • Politics

EU Abortion Rights: From Liberal Access to Near-Total Bans

EU abortion laws range from constitutional protection in France and Spain to near-total bans in Malta and Poland....

Health

2025-10-21 19:04 • Health

EU Abortion Rights: From Constitutional Protection to Total Bans

Europe's abortion laws range from constitutional protection in France and Spain to near-total bans in Malta and...

Accident

2025-10-17 06:59 • Accident

Kiss Guitarist Ace Frehley Dies at 74 After Studio Fall

Kiss founding guitarist Ace Frehley dies at 74 from complications after a fall in his studio. The Spaceman legend...

Sport

2025-07-24 20:07 • Sport

Legendary Wrestler Hulk Hogan Dies at 71

Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan died at 71 after suffering a heart attack. The WWE legend revolutionized sports...

Health

2025-05-31 09:05 • Health