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3 Major Abortion Pill Myths to Be Aware of Right Now

The Supreme Court is hearing a case about mifepristone, and there’s a lot of junk science floating around.

John Fetterman Opens Up About His Hospitalization and Mental Health

“Address your depression. I was skeptical it would make anything better, but it did.”

40 Athletes Just Signed a Letter Opposing a Federal Anti-Trans Sports Ban

“Every child deserves to...participate in the sport that they love.”

‘Devastated and Angered’: Pediatricians Are Fed Up With the Gun Violence Crisis Killing Our Kids

They say it’s past time to pass gun control laws to prevent tragedies like the Nashville shooting.

Florida Republicans Are Trying to Ban Kids From Talking About Their Periods at School

Experts say that the bill would cause serious psychological harm to young people.

Yet Another Study Shows That Trans and Nonbinary Teens Benefit From Gender-Affirming Care

Policies aimed at banning hormones are at odds with basic human rights and science.
Culture

The Problem With Saying ‘I Feel Fat’

Fatness isn't a feeling. It’s about whether the world is built for your body.

Just Some Truly Concerning Things Dr. Oz Has Said About Health and Medicine Over the Years

Why…did anyone ever call him “America’s Doctor”?

5 Things to Do If You’re Already Way Too Stressed About the Midterms

For everyone who knows “just unplug” isn’t practical advice.

Self-Care Isn’t Enough—We Need Political Action

Our health and well-being is dependent on systemic change and robust systems of support.

If You Care About Abortion Rights, You Should Vote in the Midterms

You can have an impact at every level of government.
Culture

AOC: ‘So Many People in This Country Hate Women’

The congresswoman opened up about misogyny and sexual assault in a new interview.

What You Need to Know About Biden's New Sweeping Vaccine Mandate 

It's the kind of action experts have been waiting for.

The Texas Abortion Ban Might Be the First, But It Won't Be the Last

It'll affect the abortion-rights landscape across the U.S.