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OPINION April 19, 2024

I was banned from my YMCA because I dared say men don’t belong in the women’s locker room

I went to my YMCA for 40 years without a problem, until I dared say that men don’t belong in the women’s locker room. Then I was bullied, harassed and treated like I was the villain.

Weight Loss April 16, 2024

Ozempic babies: Women claim weight-loss drugs are making them more fertile and experts agree

Women taking weight-loss drugs like Ozempic are reporting unexpected pregnancies. Drs. Rachel McConnell and Angela Fitch said these medications could boost fertility.

HEALTH April 14, 2024

Fake Botox claims, puberty blocker dangers and more led top Health news this week

This weekend, check out some of the top stories of the week in Health that you may have missed, or have been meaning to check out — and get fully prepped for the week ahead.

US April 12, 2024

Georgia man who added antifreeze into breast milk for newborn daughter sentenced to prison

A Fulton County man was sentenced to 50 years in prison after he was found guilty of poisoning breast milk for his newborn daughter with antifreeze while the mother was hospitalized.

HEALTH April 11, 2024

Puberty blockers could cause long-term fertility and health issues for boys, study finds: 'May be permanent'

Puberty blockers have been shown to cause long-term fertility and other problems in boys, according to a preprint study from Mayo Clinic. Doctors revealed insights on the risks.

HEALTH April 11, 2024

Pregnancy speeds up aging process for young women, says study: ‘Remarkable finding’

Research from the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health found that women who had been pregnant in the past looked “biologically older" than those who had never carried a child.

WNBA April 9, 2024

WNBA announces multi-year partnership with first-ever over-the-counter birth control pill

The WNBA announced Tuesday a multi-year partnership with Opill, the first daily oral contraceptive available in the U.S. without a prescription.

POLITICS March 30, 2024

GOP attempts to define position on discarding IVF embryos amid pro-life stances

The Republican Party cannot find a consistent stance to take on IVF procedures after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling raised questions about the technology's compliance with pro-life ethics.

Abortion March 27, 2024

Abortion pill use has spiked in recent years, new report reveals: ‘Substantial increase’

The Guttmacher Institute, a research and policy group based in New York, says medication abortions made up 63% of all abortions in the U.S. in 2023. Experts shared insights on the data.

Abortion March 26, 2024

Republicans largely quiet as Democrats hammer SCOTUS abortion pill challenge

Republicans were much less vocal than their Democratic counterparts on Tuesday as the Supreme Court heard arguments in a challenge to the FDA's regulations making it easier to access the abortion pill.

POLITICS March 26, 2024

Pro-life groups assail FDA for 'reckless disregard' in Supreme Court abortion pill case

Pro-life and pro-choice groups are sounding off after the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could curb access to abortion medication.