Firestorm erupts over provision requiring women to sign up for military draft

Firestorm erupts over provision requiring women to sign up for military draft

(The Hill) — Senate Democrats have added language to the annual defense authorization bill to require women to register for the draft, prompting a backlash from Republicans and social conservatives and complicating the chances of moving the bill on the Senate floor before Election Day. Conservatives led by Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., are certain to … Read more

Katy Perry Edits Harrison Bukter Speech With Pro-LGBTQ Message

Katy Perry Edits Harrison Bukter Speech With Pro-LGBTQ Message

Katy Perry just made a few choice tweaks to Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s contentious Benedictine College commencement speech that made waves last month. On Saturday, the “Roar” singer shared a heavily edited version of the football player’s comments, which the star remixed in honor of June’s LGBTQ+ Pride month. “Fixed this for my … Read more

Foods That Can Make Symptoms Of Endometriosis Worse

Foods That Can Make Symptoms Of Endometriosis Worse

Eleven percent of American women, as well as gender-fluid, nonbinary and transgender people, are affected by endometriosis. Symptoms can involve excruciating cramps, heavy periods, extreme bloating and pain with bowel movements or urination. Speaking out on the condition, celebrities like Chrissy Teigen, Amy Schumer, Lena Dunham and Padma Lakshmi have been sharing their experiences and … Read more

My Doctor Gave Me A Strange Exam. I Researched It Later — And What I Learned Left Me Disgusted.

My Doctor Gave Me A Strange Exam. I Researched It Later — And What I Learned Left Me Disgusted.

I looked away from the nurse as she wrapped the tourniquet around my arm and prepared the needle. Then I realized that I was the only patient getting blood drawn. Everyone else was receiving intravenous chemotherapy. My neurologist referred me to this hematology-oncology practice on the off chance that my cryptogenic stroke was caused by … Read more

Abnormal Period Pain: 4 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Abnormal Period Pain: 4 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

For people who get periods, a bit of menstrual pain is, unfortunately, a normal part of life. Every month, the body releases an influx of hormones known as prostaglandins, which cause the uterus to squeeze and contract to shed its lining. The contractions can trigger throbbing cramps across your abdomen, and the wave of hormones … Read more