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I had a stroke when I was 23 — I was healthy beforehand apart from this one common habit
Ann Fulk, 24, exercised regularly, maintained a healthy diet and didn't smoke or drink heavily prior to her stroke. So what caused it?
UConn installs emergency 'Plan B' contraception vending machines on campus
“This is just one of the many ways we’re working to expand access to contraception and other important medications in Connecticut," Gov. Ned Lamont said.
This popular birth control method can multiply your risk of heart attack by 3.8 times
An estimated 250 million women worldwide are believed to use some form of hormonal contraception.
LA-based startup pushing condomless male contraceptive raises $200K in new funding
NEXT Life Sciences said that that the Male Contraceptive Initiative will continue funding development of its innovative male contraceptive, Plan A.
Popular adult content creator left horrified after stranger outs her for visiting abortion clinic
Tasha Paige, a popular adult content creator, recently fell pregnant with her boyfriend and was grappling with her decision.
Gov. Phil Murphy vows to stockpile abortion pills – while claiming cooperation with Trump admin 'where our priorities align'
Governor Phil Murphy plans to build up a supply of medication used in abortions.
Teen condom use is falling for a disturbing reason, according to a sexual health expert
"It's such a difficult barrier convincing young people that birth control isn't enough, and that you do need to protect yourself from STIs," posited one prophylactic pro.
'Invasive' species dying off rapidly on Catalina Island
Much like its iconic palm trees, California's bison were brought out west 100 years ago by Hollywood producers filming westerns -- but now on Catalina Island they're dying off.
I went off birth control — and now I'm a lesbian
An Australian woman is opening up about her unique coming out journey. Amy Parker, 28, only realized she was gay after going off birth control. She was on the pill...
Mom shares her 'extremely rare' reaction to common procedure — after her body rejected it
A photo of a woman’s arm after having a common procedure sparked “outright panic and morbid curiosity” online.
Strokes are common — here's how to prevent most of them
More than 600,000 Americans are expected to experience their first stroke this year — but up to 80% of these incidents may be preventable.
Condom maker claims you'll have the best sex ever — or your money back
They've got a lot of condom-fidence in their product.
I'm a pharmacist — beware the potentially dangerous effects of this common herbal supplement
"Honestly, if someone tells you to take this, I think they really just don't like you," pharmacist Ethan Melillo said.
SKYN 'luxury' condoms guarantee 'great sex' — for an eye-popping $100
And despite the price tag, they're selling out fast.
Male birth control could finally be a reality with gel that's rubbed on this unlikely body part
Men may soon be able to shoulder the responsibility.
5 ways women can lower their stroke risk — including one to do before going outside
Stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death for American women.
NYC to look at birth control for rats to combat rodent population
"We believe that we need to take a shock-and-awe approach to the rat problem by throwing everything we have at it," Democratic Councilmember Shaun Abreu said Thursday.
Gen Z couple stunned to discover they got pregnant a week after meeting: 'A roller coaster'
"I love our little love story. I wouldn’t have changed anything," said Danny Corbould, 23.
Over-the-counter birth control pills are now available in the US and online
Online sales for Opill, a progestin-only pill (POP), began Monday, and so far the estrogen-free pills are available to purchase on Amazon and directly from Opill.com.
First over-the-counter birth control pill expected in stores later this month
Ireland-based Perrigo noted there will be no age restrictions on sales, similar to other over-the-counter medications.