Cross-country skiing at the elite level feels closer to survivalism than sport, a staredown with existential resistance that requires a tolerance for suffering bordering on inhumane and an appetite for pushing past the outer limits of what the body and mind believe is possible. Jessie Diggins calls it the “pain cave”, the place that endurance… Continue reading Jessie Diggins: ‘Eating disorders are about control when you feel like you have none’ | Skiing
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From IVF to birth control, Supreme Court abortion pill case could spark challenges to other drugs
WASHINGTON — Vaccines, birth control pills, hormone therapies and fertility drugs would be subject to new litigation if the Supreme Court endorses a challenge to abortion pill mifepristone, pharmaceutical industry experts warn. When the court on Tuesday weighs whether to roll back Food and Drug Administration findings that made mifepristone more readily available, it is… Continue reading From IVF to birth control, Supreme Court abortion pill case could spark challenges to other drugs
Is Ukraine’s counteroffensive failing? Kyiv and its supporters worry about losing control of the narrative
Some U.S. officials privately expressed disappointment that the Ukrainians have appeared to hold back on deploying some of their most well-equipped and trained units, and that they have not necessarily applied the training principles they received. “There is a frustration that they have not used more of the combat power that they have,” one U.S.… Continue reading Is Ukraine’s counteroffensive failing? Kyiv and its supporters worry about losing control of the narrative
2 Tennessee House Dems Win Back Legislative Seats After Expulsion For Gun Control Protest
Two Tennessee Democrats who were expelled from the state’s GOP-controlled House over a gun control protest ― only to be reinstated days later on an interim basis ― won back their legislative seats Thursday night. State Rep. Justin Jones beat Republican candidate Laura Nelson, and state Rep. Justin Pearson beat independent candidate Jeff Johnston. The… Continue reading 2 Tennessee House Dems Win Back Legislative Seats After Expulsion For Gun Control Protest
Birth control pills recalled due to possible reduced effectiveness
The pharmaceutical company behind the birth control pill Tydemy is recalling two batches of the drug because they may have reduced effectiveness. Lupin, the New Jersey-based drugmaker, announced Saturday that it was recalling the batches after tests showed the pills had decreased levels of ascorbic acid, an inactive ingredient, and high levels of a “known… Continue reading Birth control pills recalled due to possible reduced effectiveness