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FDA lowers age for buyers of Plan B pill to 15
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a surprise twist to the decade-plus effort to ease access to morning-after pills, the government is lowering the age limit to 15 for one brand — Plan B One-Step — and will let it be sold over the counter. Today,...
Tags: Women's Health, Trials, Kathleen Sebelius, Plan B (drug), Judges
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Questions remain after judge lifts age limit on Plan B
With a federal judge clearing away age restrictions on purchasing emergency contraception, many Chicago-area health care providers, teens and others are preparing for more accessibility — even if they're not exactly sure how the drug will be made...
Tags: CVS Corp., Chemical Industry, Health Organizations, Plan B (drug), Judges
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Black women may gain more weight with contraceptives
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Black women were the most likely to gain weight while using a long-acting form of contraception, such as a hormone implant or intrauterine device (IUD), in a small new study. Researchers found that during a year of using...Tags: Physical Fitness and Exercise, Science and Technology, Family Planning, Health Treatments
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IUDs safe, effective for teenagers: study
ReutersNEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Intrauterine devices are safe for teenagers, according to a new analysis of more than 90,000 women who used the long-term contraceptives. Researchers found less than 1 percent of all women developed serious complications...Tags: Health Insurance, Obstetrics, Mirena (drug), Medical Specialization, Gynecology
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The misunderstood IUD
The Washington Post, ReutersMost women had inaccurate perceptions about the safety and effectiveness of intrauterine devices (IUDs) in preventing pregnancy, including not knowing that IUDs are more effective contraceptives than birth control pills, researchers said. In addition,...Tags: Obstetrics, Gynecology, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Family Planning, Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Community notes Monday, April 29, 2013
Birth A son, Bentley Joseph Goodman, was born to Rosemarie Goodman and Chad Jackson of Petoskey at 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2013, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Bentley weighed 6 pounds, 8.2 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long at...
Tags: Dance, Methodist, American Legion, Plan B (drug), Abusive Behavior
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Community notes Friday, April 26, 2013
Meetings Sunday, April 28 Petoskey Duplicate Bridge Club meets at 1:30 p.m. on Sundays at 2144 Cemetery Road, Petoskey. All players welcome. Visit www.petoskeybridgeclub.com or call (231) 881-0829 for information. Monday, April 29 Boyne City Rotary...Tags: Women, Infants and Children, Dentistry and Dental Health, Behavioral Conditions, Crime Victims, Plan B (drug)
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Community notes Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Birth A son, Jayzen Michael Rowe, was born to Adam and Holly Rowe of Petoskey at 11:33 a.m. on April 22, 2013, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Jayzen weighed 7 pounds, 10 ounces and was 19 inches long at birth. His sibling is Olivia Grace....
Tags: Dentistry and Dental Health, Lutheranism, Methodist, Crime Victims, Plan B (drug)
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Community notes Tuesday, April 10, 2013
Births A daughter, Avery Mae, was born to Keith and Sarah Nowak of Petoskey at 8:22 a.m. on Friday, April 5, 2013, at McLaren Northern Michigan hospital in Petoskey. Avery weighed 7 pounds, .08 ounce and was 18 1/2 inches long at birth. Her sibling is...
Tags: Dentistry and Dental Health, Methodist, Plan B (drug), Services and Shopping, Abusive Behavior
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Local Voices, Apr. 24
Food allergies I was offended by Tribune reporter Paige Wagenknecht's article on finicky eaters ("Feeding the finicky among us: Some have genuine, even dangerous, allergies; others are just picky; how chefs deal with demanding diners," Dining, April 11)....Tags: Dining and Drinking, Dietary Supplements, B Vitamins, Physical Conditions, Lifestyle and Leisure
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Bill allows refusal of health care on moral basis
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — For 35 years, Michigan law has protected health care providers who refuse to perform an abortion on moral or religious grounds. Hospitals and clinics can't be sued. Doctors and nurses can't lose their jobs for objecting to...
Tags: Republican Party, Insurance, Religion and Belief, Family Planning, Abortion Issue
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Community notes Monday, April 22, 2013
Births A daughter, Brooke Leanna Cronk, was born to Steven Cronk and Katie Eaton of Boyne City at 2:46 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2013, at McLaren Northern Michigan hospital in Petoskey. Brooke weighed 7 pounds, 13 ounces and was 20 inches long at...Tags: Dance, Methodist, Garlic, Plan B (drug), Abusive Behavior
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