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You Need to Respect A Woman’s Body

Would you walk up to a man and put your hand on his belly? Whether you were drawn to his six-pack abs or his beer gut (to each his own), you wouldn’t do it. It’s rude. So, why do so many people think it’s okay to do that to a woman? Don’t Touch a Pregnant...

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10 Quotes on A Woman’s Right to Choose

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade is a travesty. A woman’s right to choose, her right to decide what happens to her own body, should be hers and hers alone. Regardless of the reason a woman makes the choice she does, the government should have no say in it. We do not...

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Limitations in Urgent Care

Having an urgent care clinic in your area does not mean it is going to be all things to all people. It shouldn’t be. An urgent care clinic is intended for urgent matters only, not for routine health matters or primary care. Setting reasonable expectations when you go to an urgent care clinic will help...

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When a Conservative and a Liberal Talk Health Care

After moving to New Hampshire from Connecticut, I looked for a place to buckle down and do some writing. The Barnes & Noble in Nashua, New Hampshire hit the spot. That’s where I, a liberal, met Ron Olive, a conservative. We had different viewpoints on most everything but we were happy to meet in the...

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Why You Need to Avoid Secondhand Smoke

It’s bad enough that people smoke. It’s even worse when people who did not make the choice to smoke are the ones who suffer the consequences of someone else’s actions. Secondhand smoke is a real problem. Walk Away From Secondhand Smoke Pediatricians are not doing much to counsel parents who smoke. Diagnosis Life summary:Pediatricians can...