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FDA changes to morning-after pill fuels fire over emergency contraception debate
WDBJ7 Multimedia JournalistJust one day after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced changes to the morning-after pill, many are asking themselves how young is too young? The pill, also known as Plan B One-Step, has always been a hot topic and many said the changes are...Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Drugs and Medicines, Health Treatments, Birth Control, Family Planning
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Justice Department is appealing decision to lift age limits and provide cheaper morning after pill
The Justice Department is appealing a judge's decision lifting all age limits on the Plan B morning-after birth control pill and a cheaper generic. The federal government says the judge who issued the ruling had exceeded his authority and that his...
Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Health Treatments, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Birth Control
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Is age 16 too young for Plan B? How about younger?
WDBJ7 ReporterA new recommendation by the American Academy of Pediatrics is raising eyebrows. It says pediatricians should prescibe emergency contraceptives like Plan B for girls ages 16 and under. The Academy says while teen pregnancies have declined, the pregnancy...Tags: Planned Parenthood, Health Treatments, American Academy of Pediatrics, Birth Control, Lynchburg (Lynchburg, Virginia)
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Abortion debate to resume in Richmond, as Delegate introduces personhood legislation
ReporterThe fight over abortion rights will take center stage again in January when state lawmakers return to Richmond. The first bill filed for the upcoming General Assembly session is a measure that defines a human fetus as a person. This isn't the first time...Tags: Drugs and Medicines, Abortion Issue, Planned Parenthood, Manassas (Manassas, Virginia), U.S. Senate
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LETTER: Shield Daughters From Hazardous Contraceptives
Regarding the May 19 letter "Be An Advocate For Your Life": Parents need to advocate for their daughters as well. Health care providers do not routinely inform both parents of minors and patients that oral contraceptives are classifed as Group I...Tags: Children's Health, Health Treatments, Heart Attack, Breast Cancer, Mayo Clinic
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Community notes Friday, May 24, 2013
Religion briefs Alanson Church of the Nazarene’s “What’s Up” Sizzlin’ Summer Kickoff cookout is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, at the church. Bring your own meat to grill, and a dish to pass. There will be pony rides and a...Tags: Alzheimer's Disease, Abusive Behavior, Behavioral Conditions, Crime, Law and Justice, Human Interest
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Birth control coverage up for federal appeal
DENVER (AP) — In the most prominent challenge of its kind, Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. is asking a federal appeals court Thursday for an exemption from part of the federal health care law that requires it to offer employees health coverage that includes...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Medical Procedures and Tests, Family Planning, Belief and Faith, Health and Safety at Work
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Community notes Thursday, May 23, 2013
Meetings Friday, May 24 Up North Network of BNI meets every Friday at the Charlevoix Public Library. Meetings are from 7-8:30 a.m. and visitors are welcome. For information or a reservation to attend, call Bill Ulvund, (231) 881-6700. Petoskey...Tags: Abusive Behavior, Human Interest, Sexual Assault, Family Planning, Mental Health
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A birth control double standard
In the uproar about making the morning-after contraceptive known as Plan B available to our daughters, there has been no similar outcry about condoms and our sons. Anyone of any age can walk into a drugstore — as well as most grocery and big-box...
Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Health Treatments, Science and Technology, Standards, Judges
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NCJW disappointed by 'pill' restrictions
Not since "the pill" became widely available in the 60s, has there been such a battle over birth control than the one currently being waged over "Plan B" emergency contraception and its restrictions. Moreover, following the Food and Drug Administration...Tags: Food and Drug Administration, Personal Income, Science and Technology, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice
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Community notes Monday, May 20, 2013
Births A son, Alexander James Goldsmith, was born to Jayson and Sara Goldsmith of Boyne City at 4:41 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Alexander weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long at birth. His...
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Community notes Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Births A daughter Lillian Dale Baynham, was born to Adam and Katy Baynham of Petoskey at 4:29 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2013, at McLaren Northern Michigan in Petoskey. Lillian weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long at birth. She has a...
Tags: Alzheimer's Disease, Everest, Abusive Behavior, Crime, Law and Justice, Human Interest
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