Supreme Court extends mifepristone deadline By Theresa Gaffney May 12, 2026 Stat News Share Summary Takeaways Listen Quiz Poll 1 The Supreme Court has extended the deadline for mifepristone availability by three days amid ongoing legal challenges. 2 Mifepristone will remain accessible through mail and pharmacies after telehealth appointments until at least Thursday. 3 Experts have renamed polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to reflect its complexities. 4 Alcohol-related deaths in the U.S. exceed 178,000 annually, yet it remains under-addressed as a public health crisis. 5 The FDA has relaxed enforcement on illegal e-cigarette sales, allowing manufacturers to avoid penalties under certain conditions.