The claim that '99 percent of women have used birth control'
(Nick Ut/Associated Press) “More than 99 percent of women have used birth control.” — Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky, image shared on Twitter, by Nov. 16, 2016 “99% of women have used birth control in their lives. It needs to be accessible AND affordable. #ThxBirthControl” — Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), post on Twitter, Nov. 16, 2016 “Birth Control is Essential Health Care 99% of women use birth control at some point in their lives.” — NARAL Pro-Choice America, post on Twitter, ..>> view originalParents thank the March of Dimes after their son is born premature, weighing just 2 lbs
× Parents thank the March of Dimes after their son is born premature, weighing just 2 lbs Having healthy babies is something none of us should take for granted. In fact, each year worldwide, 15-million babies are born prematurely, according to the March of Dimes. Premature birth is the number one cause of death for babies and for those who survive, there can be long-term health issues. Elijah Wilkins was born premature at 31 1/2 weeks and weighed just 2 lbs 1 oz. and spent 96 days in the N..>> view originalTerminally ill teen won historic ruling to preserve body
Image copyright Science Photo Library Image caption An artist's impression of how cryogenically preserved bodies might be stored in the future A 14-year-old girl who wanted her body to be preserved, in case she could be cured in the future, won a historic legal fight shortly before her death.The girl, who was terminally ill with a rare cancer, was supported by her mother in her wish to be cryogenically preserved - but not by her father.She wrote to th..>> view originalA Unified Voice Against A Destructive Disease
Despite the devastation and destruction pancreatic cancer leaves in its path, it cannot dampen the human spirit and our commitment to unite together to fight for better outcomes for our patients. Thursday, Nov. 17, known as World Pancreatic Cancer Day, is a day set aside to showcase this spirit and unity. It was created by the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition, made up of 62 pancreatic cancer organizations representing 24 countries from around the globe. Now in its third year, World Pancrea..>> view originalMinnesota woman sues child, state agencies over sex-change treatments
A Minnesota woman filed a lawsuit against her 17-year-old child, the county and a handful of other agencies after she claimed that her child was receiving transgender services without her permission. Anmarie Calgaro says St. Louis County, St. Louis County Public Health and Human Services Director, Fairview Health Services, Park Nicollet Health Services, St. Louis County School District, Principal of the Cherry School treated her child as an emancipated minor, according to the lawsuit. "Why wasn..>> view originalOne in 7 Americans will face addiction, surgeon general warns
One in seven of us will become addicted to drugs or alcohol, but just one in 10 will seek treatment, according to a sobering report released by the U.S. surgeon general on Wednesday. And this substance abuse is costing us billions of dollars and tens ...>> view originalHere's what microbes are living on ATM keypads in New York City
Automated teller machines aren’t just a source of cash. They’re also a way for scientists to understand what microbes are in the environment and on people’s fingers— such as mold from sugary food. For a new study, researchers took samples in the summer of 2014 from the keypads of 66 ATMs in New York City, and then analyzed what they found. They discovered microbes that live on human skin, as well as in places like bathrooms, kitchens, pillows, and evidence of food like chicken, fish, and mold f..>> view originalMass. Planned Parenthood receives donations in honor of Mike Pence
In the wake of president-elect Donald J. Trump’s recent victory, people have been putting safety pins in their clothes as a show of support for victims of racism and misogyny.But others are taking a different approach to protest the Republican’s election: They’re sending donations to groups that support women’s rights and health care in honor of Trump’s running-mate, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence. Advertisement Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts and the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund of..>> view originalIs Zika still a public health emergency?
On Nov. 20, 2015, the World Health Organization warned the spread of Zika virus in Brazil might be responsible for a surge in the birth of babies born with tiny heads and underdeveloped brains. On Friday, almost a year to the day from that first warning, experts who advise the UN’s global health agency on Zika will grapple with the question of whether this most unusual of outbreaks still constitutes a crisis. It won’t come as a huge surprise to the global health community if the experts tell WH..>> view original
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