Is It Time to Worry About Bird Flu?

H5N1 avian influenza, more commonly known as bird flu, has infected more than 100 million birds in the U.S. and almost 500 dairy cattle herds across 15 states. The virus has popped up in mammals including elephant seals, goats, foxes, and house cats. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Despite its prolific spread among animals, federal health authorities maintain … Read more

Birth Control and Abortion Pill Requests Have Surged Since Trump Won the Election

Hours after Donald Trump was elected president for the second time, Dr. Clayton Alfonso had two messages from patients seeking to replace their IUDs. Over the next few days, three women inquired about getting their tubes tied. All of them said the election was the reason they were making these choices now. Requests for long-term birth control and … Read more

13 Things to Say When Someone Asks Why You Haven’t Had a Baby Yet

Wannabe grandparents have always ruffled feathers by inquiring—sometimes aggressively—about the timing of their future progeny. They’re not the only ones to overstep: Casual friends, distant relatives, coworkers, and even complete strangers often feel entitled to ask couples about family planning. Once two people get married, those in their orbit tend to become overly inquisitive: “When … Read more