“This is so cruel and pointless,” said one advocate. “Texas and other ‘pro-life’ states force women to carry doomed pregnancies for months… only to watch their babies die.” By taking away from Texas residents the option of terminating a pregnancy in the case of a fetal abnormality when they passed Senate Bill 8 in 2021, […]
In a new article, researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago debunk four common myths about the safety of intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting has become an increasingly popular way to lose weight without counting calories. And a large body of research has shown it’s safe. Still, several myths about fasting have gained traction among clinicians, […]
Continued Advocacy for Safety: Upholding Gun Control Measures for Domestic Violence Prevention WASHINGTON DC.-The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) upheld a critical gun control law aimed at protecting domestic violence victims from their abusers, affirming restrictions on firearm possession for individuals under domestic-violence restraining orders. This decision provides significant relief to victims, survivors, […]
MMR vaccinations encouraged as measles cases rise nationwide Anchorage, ALASKA – The Anchorage Health Department is encouraging Alaskans to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their loved ones from measles. The measles vaccine, commonly referred to as the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine, is generally administered in two doses as part of the standard […]