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June 13, 2024

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Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Restrict Access to Abortion Pill – NBC News
The Supreme Court unanimously rejected a challenge to the FDA’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone, ensuring its wide and continued availability.

Rare Fungal STI Outbreak in US: Symptoms to Look Out For - Newsweek
A new STI, Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII), has appeared in the US, and causes circular, itchy red patches in the groin area, but is treatable with antifungal therapies.

What Men Can Do to Maintain a Healthy Sex Life - CNN
Here are practical ways men can improve their sexual health by taking care of their overall health and well-being.

Only About Half of Folks Would Tell New Sex Partner If They Had an STD - US News
A new review finds that only about half of people with STDs disclose their infection to new partners before sex, mainly due to fear and lack of sexual health knowledge.

Women Don't Just Take Birth Control to Prevent Pregnancies - HuffPost
Hormonal birth control is an important treatment for the 6.5 million Americans suffering from painful conditions like endometriosis, but political debates continue to threaten its access.

What It Means to Be Queer - CNN
The term “Queer” has evolved from meaning unusual to being used as a homophobic slur and has now been reclaimed by the LGBTQ community as a flexible identifier for sexuality and gender.

A Complete Guide to Your Vagina - Health
Here’s the role of the vagina, from its function in childbirth and sexual pleasure to common health concerns like infections and rare instances of cancer.

Judge Blocks Florida's Transgender Youth Care Ban For Minors - ABC News
A federal judge has declared Florida’s bans on gender-affirming care unconstitutional, stating they discriminate against transgender individuals.

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