‘Bachelorette’ star hospitalized after giving birth
Andi Dorfman is speaking out for new mothers. The 37-year-old “Bachelorette” star gave birth to her first child, a daughter she named Harper, nine days ago. On Saturday, she shared on social media that she had to return for surgery after leaving the hospital with her newborn baby. Dorfman posted a photo on her Instagram […]
Biden HHS Scraps Proposed Rule Forcing Employers to Cover Birth Control
President Joe Biden's Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is withdrawing proposed regulations that would have narrowed the scope for employers to opt out of birth control for their employees. Department of Health and Welfare issued A notice published in the Federal Register on Monday announced the rescinding of a rule that “prohibits employers […]
Killer Whale that Carried Dead Calf for 1,000 Miles Gives Birth Again to Live Baby
The killer whale that sparked international sympathy in 2018 by carrying a dead calf 1,000 miles over two weeks has given birth again, researchers have announced. The newborn killer whale was recently spotted off the coast of Washington state and has been identified as belonging to a whale known as J35, or Tahlequah, according to […]
Killer whale mom who carried her dead baby for 17 days gives birth to new calf
Scientists have announced that a bereaved mother whale, who made headlines after grieving over her dead baby for more than two weeks, has given birth to a new calf. The mother orca, named J35 by researchers, was unable to let go of her calf in 2018 and carried her lifeless body on a 1,000-mile journey […]
Christ’s birth shines light on Herod’s darkness
The prologue of John's Gospel tells us that Christ's coming into the world will be opposed by opposition. The Gospel of Matthew exemplifies this hostility in the actions of King Herod, who ruled the land of Judea at the time of Jesus' birth. Herod is depicted in the Gospels as cruel and manipulative, and when […]
Scientists map use of epilepsy drug in England and Wales linked to birth defects | Medical research
Scientists have created a unique map of England and Wales that reveals detailed differences in the use of single drugs. The drug, sodium valproate, is a treatment for severe epilepsy but is also known to cause health problems for pregnant women. Although the findings show that use of the drug is declining in response to […]
California birth tourism operator gets three years in prison
A Southern California man has been charged with running a “birth tourism” scheme in which wealthy pregnant Chinese women paid thousands of dollars to travel to the United States and give birth, allowing their infants to obtain U.S. citizenship, authorities said. He was sentenced to more than three years in prison. said Monday. A federal […]
Igor Shesterkin relieved to have Rangers deal, daughter’s birth out of way
In the span of 48 hours last weekend, Igor Shesterkin became the highest-paid goaltender in NHL history and also the father of two children. The Russian star netminder put pen to paper for the first time Saturday on a hefty eight-year, $92 million contract extension with the Blueshirts, with an average annual value of $11.5 […]
LPGA adds ‘female at birth’ policy, admits men have ‘competitive advantages in golf’
The Women's Professional Golf Association has changed its gender policy to ensure fairness for women in the sport. The tour announced that starting in 2025, players “assigned female at birth” will be eligible to compete in tournaments, including the LPGA Tour, Epson Tour, Ladies European Tour, and all other “elite LPGA tournaments.” did. The LPGA […]
LPGA Reverses Course, Bans ‘Players Assigned Male at Birth’ Amid Leadership Change
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) unexpectedly updated its gender eligibility rules on Wednesday, officially banning most transgender players from the LPGA Tour. The organization has announced that in the future, it will be prohibited to be born male and “transition” to female through puberty. This will prevent most transgender athletes from participating. This is […]