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Hoops Rumors Glossary: ​​Poison Pill Deployment

Ramon C. Spearman Aug 17, 2022
Pregnancy Prevention

Court of appeals prohibits Florida minors from having an abortion

Birth Control

Ohio medical offices are reporting more men seeking vasectomies

Contraceptives

Idaho colleges don’t have much room to maneuver in a post-Roe…

The Pill

Apple iPhone 14 Pro concept images running iOS 16 are stunning

Birth Control

Can you change the time you take your birth control pills?

Ramon C. Spearman Aug 13, 2022
One of the reasons it is recommended to take the pill at the same time each day is to maintain the habit, to minimize the chance of missing a dose and to make it less effective, according to Planned Parenthood. But…
Contraceptives

“I went for a contraceptive study, but the doctors made a shocking discovery”

Ramon C. Spearman Aug 13, 2022
When I was 29, I went to my doctor for a routine check-up on my contraception, which was then the birth control pill. I was advised to have my blood pressure tested as I have been getting repeat prescriptions for ten years.Typically, blood…
The Pill

Jury decides in favor of the pharmacist chaplain in the case of contraception

Ramon C. Spearman Aug 12, 2022
A pharmacy employee enters customer information while working at a pharmacy in New York December 23, 2009 to fill out a prescription. | (Photo: Reuters/Lucas Jackson)A Minnesota jury ruled that a pharmacist who refused to fill a woman's…
The Pill

Walgreens helped fuel San Francisco’s opioid crisis, judges rules

Ramon C. Spearman Aug 10, 2022
Placeholder when loading item promotionsWalgreens helped fuel San Francisco's opioid epidemic by shipping and dispensing the narcotics without due diligence, a federal judge ruled Wednesday.In a 112-page opinion, US District Judge Charles…
Contraceptives

Attempts to buy contraceptives in Iran

Ramon C. Spearman Aug 10, 2022
The past few days in Iran have been peppered with reports of contraceptives being blocked from sale apparently due to an alarming combination of shortages, a new policy blocking over-the-counter sales and the downside Present the so-called…
Pregnancy Prevention

Resources available for pregnant teens

Ramon C. Spearman Aug 10, 2022
Attention was drawn to pregnancy, abortion and the rights of unborn children through the upset Roe versus wages and the passage of the Heartbeat Act in fifteen states. As lawmakers continue to determine what all of this means logistically…
Birth Control

Pfizer buys Global Blood Therapeutics; precaution threatened; Updated monkeypox vaccine strategy

Ramon C. Spearman Aug 9, 2022
Pfizer has agreed to buy Global Blood Therapeutics for $5.4 billion; Kelley v. Becerra threatens access to preventive care services protected by Affordable Care Act; Monkeypox vaccine doses are administered by intradermal injection rather…
The Pill

Albuquerque drug traffickers sentenced to 17 years in prison | USAO-NM

Ramon C. Spearman Aug 6, 2022
ALBUQUERQUE, NM -- Alexander MM Uballez, the United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that John Seibel was sentenced Aug. 2 to 17 years and six months in prison. Seibel, 26, of Albuquerque, pleaded guilty March 15…
Contraceptives

Readers write: contraceptives, abortion, inflation

Ramon C. Spearman Aug 5, 2022
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Birth Control

Don’t believe the attack indicators. I will not ban birth control – but I will stand up…

Ramon C. Spearman Aug 5, 2022
Through Kelly Tshibaka Updated: 6 Hours ago Released: 7Hours agoUS Senate candidate Kelly Tshibaka speaking during a rally at the Alaska Airlines Center on Saturday, July 9, 2022. (Bill Roth / ADN) As the US Senate primary draws!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Contraceptives

dr Christopher Walker establishes the Hazel Walker Foundation to help women access free healthcare…

Ramon C. Spearman Aug 4, 2022
dr Christopher Walker, Founder of the Hazel Walker Foundation and nationally recognized gynecologist, urogynaecologist, cosmetic gynecologist and robotic surgeon.…
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CVS, Walgreen’s Birth Control Policy Highlights Supreme Court Influence

Ramon C. Spearman Aug 4, 2022
Experts said the Supreme Court may be willing to reconsider a standard set in 1977 for how far employers must go to accommodate a worker's religious beliefs.Why CVS, Walgreens are facing backlash over their birth control policiesWalgreens…
Pregnancy Prevention

Chrissy Teigen announces her fourth IVF pregnancy

Ramon C. Spearman Aug 3, 2022
Almost two years after the heartbreaking loss of her son Jack, Chrissy Teigen has announced she is pregnant again. In the very emotional announcement, she also shares photos of her baby bump for the first time. "The last few…
Family Finances

How to Improve Your CIBIL Score to Get Instant Small Loans

Ramon C. Spearman Aug 3, 2022
Looking for a way to improve your CIBIL score so you can qualify for instant small loans? Then you are exactly right here. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips to help you improve your credit score and…
Birth Control

Woman files lawsuit after pharmacist refuses to take morning-after pill

Ramon C. Spearman Aug 2, 2022
AITKIN, Minn. (KARE) -- A Minnesota woman said she had to drive more than 100 miles for emergency contraception after saying a pharmacist refused her prescription because of his religious beliefs. Now the woman is suing.With corporate…
Contraceptives

Does access to free contraception change the method choice of people who say they have difficulty…

Ramon C. Spearman Aug 2, 2022
study populationHER Salt Lake is a prospective, quasi-experimental, observational cohort study that enrolled eligible women at four participating Planned Parenthood Association of Utah (PPAU) clinics in Salt Lake County between September…
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Elko man charged with attempted robbery at Walmart | crime and courts

Ramon C. Spearman Aug 1, 2022
ELKO -- An Elko man was arrested on Friday for attempted robbery after police said he got into a physical altercation with a Walmart employee when he tried to flee with a truckload of $2,783 worth of merchandise.The alarm…
The Pill

Scientists Make Big Discovery With Male Birth Control Pill

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 30, 2022
That's right, the days of women bearing the burden of birth control may soon be over, or at least things will be a little more balanced.A new study from Monash University in Parkville, Australia, discovered a natural ingredient that might…
Contraceptives

Women’s Health Care in DOD Unchanged by Supreme Court Decision > Department of Defense >…

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 29, 2022
While last month's Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization means each state will now make its own laws regarding abortion services, the health care the Department of Defense provides to military…
Pregnancy Prevention

Trafficking in human beings: ‘all-out attack’ on rights, security and dignity, says UN…

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 29, 2022
“Tragically, it is also a problem that is getting worse – particularly for women and girls, who represent the majority of recorded victims of human trafficking around the world.” Disconnected and vulnerable Conflict, displacement, climate…
Family Finances

“Hijra” Moment: Leaving the Dark Side of Payday Loans – Friday 29th July 2022

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 28, 2022
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Birth Control

Dems fear that red states that ban abortion will next focus on birth control

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 28, 2022
democrats Concerns about access to birth control are peaking as more red states seek to impose restrictions on, and potentially move to, banning emergency contraception and IUDs.The big picture: Congressional Democrats are trying to codify…
Contraceptives

Kelley v. Becerra, the preventive care mandate and the Major Questions Doctrine

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 27, 2022
For nearly a decade, the courts have heard challenges to the Affordable Care Act contraceptive order. But if you read the bill, there is no actual "preventive mandate". (There is also no provision called an "individual mandate.")…
The Pill

A former pharmacist charged with trafficking drugs for sex has agreed to pay a $750,000 civil…

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 27, 2022
PHILADELPHIA -- An 82-year-old former pharmacist charged last year with allegedly swapping sex for pills has agreed to pay $750,000 in civil penalties and permanently refrain from ever dispensing controlled substances, according to a…
Pregnancy Prevention

Are suicide rates higher in people with bipolar disorder?

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 27, 2022
Bipolar disorder is a serious mental illness that affects about 2.8% of US adults. Its main symptoms are mood swings, which include episodes of mania and depression. People living with bipolar disorder have an increased risk of suicide…
Family Finances

How well does your state protect borrowers from payday loans?

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 26, 2022
How much a typical consumer pays to borrow small amounts of money -- and whether that person can likely afford to repay that loan within the allotted time -- varies widely from state to state. These fluctuations result largely…
Contraceptives

Abortion, Gender Care Providers and Out of State Patient Protection Clear Committee

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 26, 2022
State lawmakers announced their plan to expand protections for reproductive and gender-affirming care has been cleared by committee and will go to both chambers for final submission to Gov. Charlie Baker. “We are proud to announce that the…
Birth Control

A free market solution for women’s health care

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 25, 2022
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Pregnancy Prevention

UNM offers students after Roe v. Wade support

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 25, 2022
Since the United States Supreme Court Roe v. Wade lifted it on June 24, women and those with wombs across the country face uncertainty. Since the verdict 44 States have banned abortion after a certain point in pregnancy, with 17…
The Pill

The Recorder – My Turn: Is male contraception finally at hand?

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 24, 2022
With the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade, which now severely restricts women's reproductive rights, it might seem a strange moment to announce good news about male contraception. However, researchers recently announced that male…
Family Finances

CT consumers receive a refund from the payday loan collection agency

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 24, 2022
CONNECTICUT -- The State Department of Banking has reached a settlement with a consumer collection agency that was trying to collect payday loans that cannot be enforced in Connecticut.Connecticut-licensed consumer collection agencies…
Birth Control

Walgreens boycott grows as employees refuse to sell birth control

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 23, 2022
Walgreens' online boycott emerges after employees refused to sell contraceptives. Walgreens defended its employees and its policies, stating that an employee…
The Pill

Charged with allegedly importing 91,000 fentanyl pills

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 22, 2022
Two men were charged nationwide on Thursday, July 21. for allegedly importing 91,000 fentanyl pills into Whatcom County. Juan E. Hernandez-Hernandez and Alejandro Macias-Velazquez were each convicted by a grand jury in the Western…
Pregnancy Prevention

Siblings supported for calling sister obnoxious over ‘hypothetical pregnancy’

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 22, 2022
A woman's reaction to her sister's "hypothetical pregnancy" has been bolstered online after she admitted she was "sick" of hearing her talk about trying for a baby.Taking to the "Am I the A** Hole" subreddit, she asked the internet for…
Contraceptives

New study reveals wide disparities in the types of contraceptives used across geographies and age…

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 22, 2022
Photo Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Published today in The lancet According to the…
Birth Control

BC students are calling on province to fulfill promise on birth control

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 22, 2022
The BC NDP has yet to deliver on its promise of free birth control, which could save the public money in the long run, supporters say. Citing the recent overthrow of Roe v. Wade, in the United States, a major BC student…
Contraceptives

Stefanik votes against a bill guaranteeing the right to contraceptives

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 21, 2022
WASHINGTON, DC (WWNY) -- Congresswoman Elise Stefanik of North Country voted Thursday against a bill guaranteeing the right to use contraceptives.The bill was pushed through the House of Representatives by Democrats between 228 and 195.…
Family Finances

Payday loan initiative won’t put Michigan up for election, recruiters rule

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 21, 2022
DELTA TOWNSHIP, MI — Michigan's November vote will include no legislative initiatives after the state's top electoral commission ruled that a proposal to crack down on predatory payday loans failed to attract enough signatures.The Board of…
The Pill

Panel again fails to approve Shionogi’s pill to treat COVID-19

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 21, 2022
A panel of experts advising the Ministry of Health on measures to combat the novel coronavirus ruled on July 20 not to approve Shionogi & Co.'s COVID-19 oral pill under the ministry's "urgent!--googleon:index-->…
Birth Control

New poll: Republican primary voters strongly support easy access to safe birth control

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 19, 2022
A new poll shows a strong majority of likely Republican primary voters support easy access to safe birth control while backing the recent Roe vs. Wade reversal. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | license photo July…
The Pill

Feds say texting dead man’s phone helped lead them to a drug ring in Codman Square

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 19, 2022
A Dorchester man was arrested on Monday on charges that he and some friends used a Norfolk Street body shop to sell cocaine and counterfeit Percocet pills made from fentanyl - what authorities said led to a fatal overdose in a local man…
Pregnancy Prevention

Not Gaining Weight During Pregnancy? What is normal and what is not

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 18, 2022
It only makes sense that being pregnant means gaining a few extra pounds - your body literally grows into a different person. For most pregnant women, some weight gain is not only expected, it is encouraged. But for some, the number on…
Contraceptives

Without Planned Parenthood in Pueblo, those seeking abortions travel

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 18, 2022
The House of Representatives votes to restore abortion rightsThe House of Representatives has voted in the first legislative response by Democrats to the Supreme Court's landmark decision overturning Roe v. Wade voted to restore abortion…
Birth Control

Liberate the birth control pill – and make it free

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 17, 2022
TThis month, HRA Pharma announced that it had filed the first-ever application with the Food and Drug Administration to upgrade its birth control pill, Opill, from prescription to over-the-counter (OTC) status. This would allow people to…
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Have Baylor and Stanford Scientists Found a Magic Weight Loss Pill?

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 17, 2022
A magic pill to lose weight? Well, scientists from Baylor College of Medicine and Stanford School of Medicine think they've found it. Scientists have identified the molecule that could effectively reduce food intake and obesity in mice.…
Pregnancy Prevention

Camp Quinipet Sunday at Union Chapel where Jubilee years are celebrated

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 16, 2022
The cover illustration for the new story of the Union Chapel in the Grove. (Photo courtesy)…
Family Finances

5 Best Debt Consolidation Loans for Bad Credit with Guaranteed Choices in 2022

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 15, 2022
Debt consolidation loans for people with bad credit have become more accessible than ever thanks to online portals that match borrowers with potential lenders. These portals offer a seamless application process that can be completed in…
Birth Control

Viral TikTok debunks vasectomy myths and explains benefits

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 15, 2022
A 23-year-old content creator from Texas has gone viral on TikTok after speaking out about his decision to have a vasectomy and the process. Keith Laue walked viewers through the entire process of having a vasectomy, from a pre-appointment…
Contraceptives

We need to improve access to contraceptives in Canada

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 15, 2022
This column is an opinion of Vivian Tam, an Ottawa family emergency room physician. For more information on CBC's Opinion Section, see the FAQ.In a rural community, I was once taking care of a young woman who was having unprotected sex.…
The Pill

Via Keto Capsules – The Ketosis and Fat Loss Pill for Super Fast Weight Loss!

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 15, 2022
Via Keto Capsules UK: Reviews (Via Keto Apple Gummies UK Ireland) Dragon Den | Holly Willoughby Keto is it a scam or legit? There are many myths about the keto diet and keto supplements. People often make the…
Pregnancy Prevention

FDA Approves Emergency Use of Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine – Consumer Health News

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 14, 2022
THURSDAY, July 14, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Unvaccinated Americans should soon have a fourth COVID-19 vaccine option.On Wednesday, the Novavax offer was the last to be obtained Emergency Use Authorization by the US Food and Drug…
Birth Control

Pharmacies can’t refuse prescription birth control or emergency birth control, HHS says

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 13, 2022
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Contraceptives

Demand for contraceptives increases among women following the Roe v. calf

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 12, 2022
SAN ANTONIO - Some women fear the US Supreme Court's decision on abortion could jeopardize other reproductive treatments in the future. Doctors are concerned too.In a statement released by the American College of Physicians, Dr. Ryan D.…
The Pill

FDA considers over-the-counter birth control pill approval

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 12, 2022
IANSThe United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering approving the first-ever over-the-counter birth control pill.Two companies - French drugmaker HRA Pharma and US-based Cadence Health!-->…
Pregnancy Prevention

The FDA could approve the first over-the-counter birth control pill

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 11, 2022
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Family Finances

I’m running out of money before my next payday: what can I do?

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 11, 2022
money / financial planning…
Birth Control

Over-the-counter birth control? Drug manufacturer seeks FDA approval

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 11, 2022
WASHINGTON-- For the first time in the US, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell a birth control pill over the counterHRA Pharma's filing on Monday represents a high-level decision for health officials amid legal and…
Contraceptives

Why awareness of women’s health and rights is vital in times of pandemic

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 11, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has further exposed inequalities in access to health care, contraception and other medical facilities. In this…
Pregnancy Prevention

Pregnancy BMI associated with risks of maternal morbidity and mortality

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 9, 2022
FRIDAY, July 8, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Obesity in pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of severe maternal morbidity and/or mortality, according to a study published online June 28 JAMA network open. Heather A. Frey, MD, of Ohio…
Birth Control

Could IUDs be criminalized? Experts analyze this post-Roe concern

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 9, 2022
Now that Roe v. Wade, there are many questions about access to reproductive care. The ramifications of Roe's repeal could be far-reaching, particularly given that conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, in his unanimous…
The Pill

Covid has made iron deficiency a health risk. Check out alternatives before taking the pill

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 9, 2022
“Beauty is an iron mine,” Australian mining magnate Gina Reinhart once remarked. She spoke of a precious resource, but iron is also deeply important important for living organisms: from bacteria and fungi to mammals like us.…
Family Finances

Low Income Loans Personal loans for a tight budget

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 8, 2022
When life happens, it may be necessary to take out a personal loan to stay financially afloat. If your credit is in good shape and you're earning enough income to pay off the loan, you could be back on track sooner rather than later. But…
Contraceptives

Biden strives to protect access to reproductive health care

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 8, 2022
July 8, 2022 -- President Joe Biden today signed an executive order aimed at accelerating efforts in several states to expand abortion restrictions following the Supreme Court's Roe v. pushing Wade back.The executive order requires federal…
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Biden says Supreme Court is ‘out of control’ and orders HHS to protect abortion access

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 8, 2022
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks before signing an executive order to protect women's access to abortion and contraception at the White House in Washington July 8, 2022, after the Supreme Court last month overturned the Roe v Wade decision,…
Pregnancy Prevention

“Heartbeat” law prevents Ohio doctors from treating high-risk pregnancies: Tani Malhotra

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 8, 2022
CLEVELAND -- As a physician who specializes in high-risk pregnancies, the so-called Heartbeat Act puts me and my colleagues in the difficult position of having to choose between saving a patient's life or going to prison.Just after 10:00 am…
Family Finances

21% of crypto investors use loans to pay for investments, some use car titles and payday loans

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 7, 2022
The crypto market has taken a sharp tumble, with prices falling so much that some have dubbed the downturn “crypto winter.” While the news is bad for crypto investors overall, it is particularly damaging to those who have taken…
Birth Control

ADHD symptoms and risk of pregnancy

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 7, 2022
Two days before graduating from college, I realized I was pregnant. I didn't need a test to confirm it; My cycle was regular like a clock. Nausea had set in, and fear followed. I was a cradle Catholic. My mother and her friends talked…
The Pill

US allows pharmacists to prescribe Pfizer’s COVID pill

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 6, 2022
Comment on this storycommentWASHINGTON -- Pharmacists can prescribe the lead COVID-19 pill directly to patients under a new U.S. guideline announced Wednesday that aims to expand the use of Pfizer's drug Paxlovid.The Food and Drug…
Contraceptives

Rural women who use illicit drugs are less likely to use contraceptives and risk dangerous…

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 6, 2022
contraceptives, leading to dangerous pregnancies. (Getty Images)" width="1024"/> Results from a rural survey of illicit drugs show that women who use illicit drugs are less likely to use contraceptives, leading to dangerous…
Pregnancy Prevention

The GOP could stop abortions for migrant children who are victims of rape

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 6, 2022
An asylum-seeking migrant child waits to be treated by U.S. Border Patrol agents after crossing the Mexico-U.S. border in Yuma, Arizona, Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Photographer: Nicolo Filippo Rosso/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesThe Supreme Court's…
Family Finances

National Payday Loan Relief offers a number of payday loan relief solutions

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 5, 2022
National Payday Loan Relief announces a suite of payday loan relief solutions designed to provide long-term relief to borrowers. National Payday Loan Relief, the trusted and reputable payday loan consolidation specialist, helps borrowers…
Birth Control

Emergency contraceptive purchases remain steady in Flathead Valley amid national surge

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 5, 2022
The US Supreme Court's recent decision in Dobbs v. Jackson and its potential impact on contraceptive coverage has raised national concerns about contraceptive access. While pharmacies in Northwest Montana have yet to…
Contraceptives

Tim Michels won’t say if he would ban Plan B pills in Wisconsin

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 5, 2022
Roe v. Wade is lifted. What is happening to abortion in Wisconsin?An 1849 Wisconsin law now prohibits abortion unless the procedure will save the mother's life. It is unclear whether this law will be enforced.Lou Saldivar, WochitMADISON…
The Pill

Federal judge rules in opioid trial against hard-hit West Virginia community

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 5, 2022
Placeholder when loading item promotionsDefying claims that drug companies have fueled the opioid crisis, a federal judge ruled Monday that the nation's three biggest drug traffickers did not cause a public nuisance by shipping millions of…
Family Finances

The online payday loan market is booming worldwide

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 4, 2022
According to the research experts at Qurate Research, “Global Online Payday Loans Market 2022 Insights, Size, Share, Growth, Opportunity, Emerging Trends, Forecast to 2028.” The study is an anthology of in-depth research…
Birth Control

Signs you have a “fatal” blood clot – eat that, not that

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 3, 2022
According to this, an average of 900,000 people suffer a blood clot every year Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and they can be deadly. The CDC states: “Up to 100,000 people die from blood clots each…
The Pill

Zimbabwe men will soon be on the pill

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 3, 2022
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Pregnancy Prevention

Vidalia bulbs sold in Publix stores have been recalled over Listeria concerns

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 2, 2022
MIAMI - Vidalia onions sold at Publix Stores have been recalled over possible Listeria contamination.The recalled onions were sold in stores from June 22-24 under the Little Bear brand. The bags had a sticker with the code…
Birth Control

I escorted women to an abortion clinic. The protesters were relentless.

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 2, 2022
A decoy operation staged alongside Planned Parenthood in Lincoln, Nebraska knew all the tricksperspective through John Skiles SkinnerJohn Skiles Skinner is an Austin, Texas-based software engineer and designer working in the fields of!-->…
Contraceptives

How abortion drugs differ from “Plan B” and other emergency contraceptives

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 1, 2022
Recent Supreme Court decision overturned Roe v. calfthe nearly 50-year-old precedent guaranteeing a constitutional right to abortion has people struggling to access drugs that can terminate or prevent pregnancy. But there is already…
Contraceptives

Oral contraceptives and hormone therapy increase the risk of stroke in the first year of treatment

Ramon C. Spearman Jul 1, 2022
Photo Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study from Uppsala University shows that…
The Pill

Leader of violent fentanyl pill trafficking organization and his mother sentenced to years in prison…

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 30, 2022
BOSTON -- The leader of a North Shore-based drug trafficking organization (DTO) and his mother have been convicted of their roles in a conspiracy that manufactured and flooded the streets of Massachusetts with hundreds of thousands of…
Pregnancy Prevention

Pausing methotrexate improves response to the booster dose; Vaccination in the first trimester of…

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 30, 2022
A pregnant woman receives a vaccine for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at the Skippack pharmacy in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, U.S. February 11, 2021. REUTERS/Hannah Beier/File PhotoSign up now for FREE unlimited access to…
Contraceptives

CVS, Rite Aid limits purchases of emergency contraceptives

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 28, 2022
Some national pharmacy chains -- including CVS and Rite Aid -- are limiting the number of emergency contraceptive pills customers can buy after demand for the drug surged in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the…
Pregnancy Prevention

Spanberger’s rival asks on tape whether pregnancy after rape is less likely

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 27, 2022
Placeholder when loading item promotionsYesli Vega -- the GOP nominee in Virginia's 7th congressional district who is vying to unseat Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) -- drew outrage the following Monday Audio published by Axios Richmond…
Birth Control

How the end of Roe v Wade will affect birth control, abortion pills and IVF treatments in the US

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 27, 2022
The Supreme Court decision that overturned abortion rights nearly 50 years ago will have far-reaching implications for reproductive health…
The Pill

The pros and cons of driver hydration

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 26, 2022
Fans at Nashville Superspeedway may be struggling to keep their heads cool in the temps probably in the 80s. But for NASCAR drivers, staying cool is just another part of their weekly practice routine. Every rider has a slightly different…
Pregnancy Prevention

Can women with bipolar disorder have children?

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 26, 2022
Parenting with bipolar disorder presents unique challenges. Your family can thrive with personal health management and open communication.Becoming a parent is often associated with fears and unknowns. If you live with bipolar disorder,…
Contraceptives

Women STILL face nagging IUD adjustments

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 25, 2022
Women are having to endure excruciating adjustments of IUDs with no pain relief — who are expected to "just grit their teeth and deal with it," experts warn.The warning comes despite new guidance issued by health chiefs last year…
Contraceptives

Flash of greater stroke risk when starting oral contraceptives

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 24, 2022
The risk of prior stroke associated with oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) decreased to varying degrees after the first…
Pregnancy Prevention

Provide new recommendations for prenatal care

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 24, 2022
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Family Finances

42% of workers run out of cash before payday – Earnipay

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 23, 2022
Earnipay, a fintech company that offers wage earners flexible, on-demand wage access, has found that 42 percent of workers in Africa run out of cash before payday. According to the company, this results in up to 27 working days lost…
Contraceptives

UK: Immigrant nurses speak out against the appalling conditions faced by patients in Sri Lanka

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 22, 2022
Workers and farmers in Sri Lanka are being pushed into hardship, hunger and social degradation as a result of the dire economic, social and political conditions created by the government of Gotabaya Rajapaksa and its predecessors over the…
The Pill

Hero Instant Energy for Men Pills: TGA Health Alert Issued

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 22, 2022
A brand of "energy pills" that contain an erectile dysfunction drug should not be taken and pose a "serious" risk paganhas said the Therapeutic Goods Administration.The TGA today issued the HERO Instant Energy for Males capsule…
Pregnancy Prevention

Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased risk of dementia and stroke

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 21, 2022
There are over 55 million people living with dementia worldwide, and researchers estimate that number will rise to 78 million by 2030.Researchers from the University of South Australia uncovered evidence linking vitamin D deficiency to an…
Family Finances

How Payday Loan Consolidation Works

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 21, 2022
Payday lenders offer short-term small loans to borrowers who need cash fast. Usually, you don't need to do a credit check to get money, and your payment is due in two to four weeks.However, many borrowers are unable to repay their payday…
Birth Control

The anti-abortion movement unveils its post-Roe plans, and they are appalling

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 21, 2022
Sen. Lindsey Graham, RS.C., left, Carol Tobias, President of the National Right to Life Committee, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speak before a news conference in 2014.photo: Tom Williams/CQ Appeal (Getty Images)The!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Pregnancy Prevention

Title IX, approved by Congress on this day in 1972, continues to reduce discrimination

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 20, 2022
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Birth Control

To the man who made me a mother and stayed with me

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 19, 2022
From the moment I met my husband, I knew he would be the father of my children because I always wanted children, but I never could have imagined how this journey would have turned out. It's Father's Day and what better day to remind all…
The Pill

Woodland Weekly Police Report | June 10-June 17 – Daily Democrat

Ramon C. Spearman Jun 18, 2022
Firearm confiscated: At 10 a.m. on June 14, the Woodland Gang Task Force, along with probation and patrol units, conducted a parole search of Darius Mason's home on the 100 block of Buckeye Street. Mason, a 40-year-old Woodland resident,…
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