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By John SkibiakJohn Skibiak is the Director of the Reproductive Health Supplies Coalition, the world’s largest voluntary network of reproductive health organizations, working with health systems, manufacturers, distributors, providers and educators to increase access to a range of quality and affordable contraceptive methods. Women must have access to the contraception they need, when they need it, and where they need it. To that end, partners from across the reproductive health (RH) community – health care workers, curators, development specialists, donors and manufacturers – have spent decades building the supply chains and service delivery systems now in place to…
It’s funny to think that playing in the snow has health benefits. Although it may seem like it, there are many fantastic health benefits to playing in the snow, so next time, don’t yell at kids while they’re playing in the snow, as long as they’re adequately covered and protected. The benefit is not just limited to emotional benefits. There are also physical benefits that you get from such an activity. Here are some of the health benefits of playing in the snow and precautions to take as playing in the snow without guidance can sometimes be dangerous. 8 Health…
The Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has launched a randomized phase III clinical trial called RECIPROCAL (Alliance A032304) to investigate whether doctors can optimize the timing of targeted radiation therapy to minimize side effects while maintaining efficacy in men with advanced prostate cancer. Our goal in this trial is to strategically improve both survival and quality of life for men living with advanced prostate cancer. We hope to demonstrate that we can safely tailor treatment based on an individual’s cancer rather than sticking to a rigid schedule, thereby maintaining the effectiveness of targeted radiation therapy while reducing side…
Researcher skin spa New York it can quickly turn into a rabbit hole. There are endless options, endless claims, and many treatments that sound different but offer the same basic “nice facial” experience. The real difference lies in the strategy. The best New York skin spa treatments are the ones that match what your skin is dealing with right now, then support the barrier so the results last longer than a day or two. Below is a practical guide to the treatments worth booking, based on the goal you’re really interested in. 1. The best treatments for shine and smoother…
Snacking should be guilt-free, but your calorie count should never be neglected. Imagine craving melt-in-your-mouth chocolate fudge, but the high calories send you back to the dungeons of regret. Healthy snacking is the norm these days and there’s nothing better than indulging in sweet treats that lift your mood, make your sweet tooth happy and keep your calories in check. There is a fine line between the healthy snack and its dull taste. Healthy food doesn’t have to be bland. Here are five sweet, low-calorie treats that don’t scream boring and actually taste like heaven. 1. Chocolate Covered Strawberries: Low…
New study reveals bacteria can survive antibiotic treatment through two fundamentally different “shutdown modes,” not just the classic idea of dormancy. The researchers show that some cells enter a regulated, protective growth arrest, a controlled dormant state that protects them from antibiotics, while others survive in a disrupted, dysregulated growth arrest, a dysfunctional state characterized by vulnerabilities, particularly reduced cell membrane stability. This distinction is important because antibiotic persistence is a major cause of treatment failure and recurrent infections even when the bacteria are not genetically resistant, and has remained scientifically puzzling for years, with studies reporting conflicting results. By…
If you’re looking for a fast, efficient, and brutally effective workout that hits every major muscle group while burning calories, 25 minute full body kettlebell workout is one of the most powerful tools you can add to your routine. Kettlebells combine strength training and conditioning in a way that dumbbells and machines simply cannot match. Their unique shape forces your stabilizers to work harder, improves functional strength and delivers an intense metabolic burn in a short amount of time. This guide breaks down everything you need to crush a full-body kettlebell workout in just 25 minutes — perfect for busy…
By Cathy Madeo Every January, people look for a way to reset. Yoga retreats and wellness retreats promise rejuvenation, and while these experiences can be transformative, not everyone can make the time. The good news is that the tranquility we seek from a retreat isn’t actually found in the destination itself. They come from slowing down, reconnecting with ourselves, and making space to be. You don’t have to travel to start over. With a few intentional yoga tools, you can bring the essence of a retreat into your everyday life and start 2026 refreshed, focused, and excited. Your morning routine…
Erectile dysfunction, or abdominal separation, is a common occurrence during pregnancy. Fixing DRAM cannot be done by some magical exercise. No exercise will completely cure or stop your abdominal separation. You cannot “close” or “fix” DRA during pregnancy The goal is to minimize over-enlargement, maintain baseline function, and regulate optimal postpartum healing. But the right ones can help reduce the severity of abdominal separation and improve the healing process. Abdominal Separation Pregnancy Abdominal separation (diastasis recti abdominis, or DRA) is very common during pregnancy. 60-100% of women develop some degree by the third trimester due to stretching of the linea…
Last updated on October 30, 2025 at 1:18 pm It’s that time of year when I start taking vitamin D again. I’ve always reached for my BetterYou oral spray, not only because it’s convenient, but because I think it’s better absorbed through the mouth than the stomach. Seems reasonable, doesn’t it? Sprays can begin to be absorbed orally and may reach the bloodstream faster than pills, which must first pass through the stomach and liver. But this is the first time I really stopped to ask myself beyond the marketing: is a vitamin D spray really better than tablets or…