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This article is republished from The Conversation with a Creative Commons license. Read the original article, “A President Harris May Get No Supreme Court Picks—Biden Proposes Term Limits to Ensure All Future Presidents Have Two.” With Kevin J. McMahon To emphasize the importance of the election, presidential candidates often predict that the next president they will have the opportunity to fill one or two vacancies on the Supreme Court. But in the case of a hypothetical President Kamala Harris, that may not be true. Even if Harris were to win in November and then win re-election in 2028, she may…

We all think of painful contractions when we think of labor, but there are OTHER signs you might be missing that go hand in hand with contractions before you actually start active work. These strange labor signs and symptoms may be just what you need to watch out for the RIGHT things. Of course, like all things no everyone will have these marks — but that’s a lot of people No notify until she is in active labor…. so I hope you find them useful. But first, how do I know so much about birthmarks? Hi — I’m Hilary, many…

If you love carrot cake, you’ll love this Oatmeal Carrot Cake Recipe! It’s packed with all the flavors of traditional carrot cake but in a healthy breakfast. There is something so deliciously comforting about carrot cake. The taste of pecans, the sweetness of cinnamon and raisins, is a perfect combination of flavors. And now you can have it for breakfast with this super easy, super filling Carrot Cake Oatmeal. This breakfast comes together in minutes and is a great way to start your day (even sneak in some nutrient-dense veggies and a serving of whole grains). With 8 grams of…

Study reveals sharp decline in menopausal hormone therapy use among US women, with significant differences between racial and ethnic groups over the past two decades. Study: Hormone therapy use in menopause among postmenopausal women. Image credit: adriaticfoto/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in JAMA Health Forumresearchers investigated the use of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) by postmenopausal American women over the past few decades. Their findings highlight a decline in MHT use in the United States over the past 20 years across ethnic, racial, and age groups. Background Studies show that each year, approximately 1.3 million women experience menopause, with 80%…

Getting 7-9 hours of sleep every night is one of the most important ways you can build greater resilience to daily stress, but we often struggle to sleep when our stress levels are high. This complex interaction of sleep and stresswhere each factor affects the other, it can lead to a vicious cycle that leaves you sleep-deprived and downright stressed. Taking proactive steps to reduce your stress levels and support a better night’s sleep is the ideal way to break the cycle and reverse your morning frown. READ MORE | How poor sleep affects your health and stress levels How…

Are you tired of your stretch marks? Have you tried creams that didn’t work? Looking for a solution? But first, let’s take a look at what stretch marks are. Stretch marks are indentations or scars that appear on the skin as a result of the rapid expansion and contraction of our skin. These sudden changes cause the elastin and collagen that support our skin to break down. So when the skin starts to heal, stretch marks start to appear. Fortunately, stretch marks don’t last forever. they fade with time and effective treatments. One important thing to know about stretch marks…

Written by Zahra Stardust, Kath Albury and Jenny Kennedyresearchers at Australian Research Council Center of Excellence for Automated Decision Making and Society. Sex technology includes a wide range of products from sex therapy apps, sex education chatbots, dating apps, sex entertainment platforms, smart vibrators, teledildonics, period tracking apps, virtual partners and artificial intelligence sex robots. There is a lot of buzz in the media about the potential profits from sextech. However, less attention has been paid to issues of equity, inclusion and public interest related to these household technologies. In February 2022 we coordinated a three-day event Public…

I asked my Instagram followers “where to eat in Toronto?” and was flooded with responses. Here are the top answers to help guide your culinary adventures in the big city! I’ve been visiting Toronto more often lately for business and have tender the opportunity to sink my teeth into the local food scene. I’ve really only scratched the surface: it’s a shame we’ve had enough, you know? While I haven’t tried all of these recommendations below, I made sure to shoot the ones that were suggested over and over again. Let me know your top recommendations for Toronto restaurants in…

The World Health Organization (WHO) congratulates Brazil for eliminating lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem. Eliminating a disease is a major achievement that requires unwavering commitment. I congratulate Brazil for its efforts to free its people from the scourge of this painful, disfiguring, disabling and stigmatizing disease. This is another example of the incredible progress we have made against neglected tropical diseases and gives hope to many other nations still fighting lymphatic filariasis that they too can eliminate this disease.” Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General Lymphatic filariasis, commonly known as elephantiasis, is a debilitating parasitic disease…

In October, SAMHSA celebrates Substance Use Prevention Month — an opportunity for the prevention field and prevention partners to highlight the importance and impact of prevention. And given the substance use and overdose challenges facing our country, prevention has never been more important. This month, each of us can inspire action by sharing how prevention is improving lives in communities across our country. As part of the Biden-Harris administration and the US Department of Health and Human Services” Overdose Prevention Strategyalong with SAMHSA’s Strategic Plan, prevention efforts aim to prevent substance use in the first place, prevent substance use from…