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Surrogate asks the Supreme Court to intervene over care for a sick baby

Surrogate asks the Supreme Court to intervene over care for a sick baby

A California couple’s surrogate who refused their wishes to have an abortion is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over the 4-week-old child who was born with a serious heart defect

Aritzia Faces Customer Complaint Over Alleged Employee Misconduct in Los Angeles Store

Aritzia Faces Customer Complaint Over Alleged Employee Misconduct in Los Angeles Store

Aritzia Faces Customer Complaint Over Alleged Employee Misconduct in Los Angeles Store

TikTok Content Linked to Increased Self-Objectification and Mood Changes, Study Finds

TikTok Content Linked to Increased Self-Objectification and Mood Changes, Study Finds

TikTok Content Linked to Increased Self-Objectification and Mood Changes, Study Finds

Meghan Trainor Shares Strength Training Routine, Emphasizing Health Over Appearance

Meghan Trainor Shares Strength Training Routine, Emphasizing Health Over Appearance

Meghan Trainor Shares Strength Training Routine, Emphasizing Health Over Appearance

Trainers Emphasize Nutrition and Full-Body Training for Achieving Six-Pack Abs

Trainers Emphasize Nutrition and Full-Body Training for Achieving Six-Pack Abs

Trainers Emphasize Nutrition and Full-Body Training for Achieving Six-Pack Abs

Jessie James Decker Showcases One-Year Bikini Body Transformation and Plans for Implant Removal

Jessie James Decker Showcases One-Year Bikini Body Transformation and Plans for Implant Removal

Jessie James Decker Showcases One-Year Bikini Body Transformation and Plans for Implant Removal

Influencer Summer Lynn Details Extensive Cosmetic Surgery Journey to Normalize Procedures

Influencer Summer Lynn Details Extensive Cosmetic Surgery Journey to Normalize Procedures

Influencer Summer Lynn Details Extensive Cosmetic Surgery Journey to Normalize Procedures

Ana Navarro of 'The View' Reveals Mounjaro Use for Weight Loss

Ana Navarro of 'The View' Reveals Mounjaro Use for Weight Loss

Ana Navarro of 'The View' Reveals Mounjaro Use for Weight Loss

Dr. Javad Sajan of Allure Esthetic Recognized as Leading Cosmetic Surgeon in Washington State for Gender-Affirming and Cosmetic Procedures

Dr. Javad Sajan of Allure Esthetic Recognized as Leading Cosmetic Surgeon in Washington State for Gender-Affirming and Cosmetic Procedures

Dr. Javad Sajan of Allure Esthetic Recognized as Leading Cosmetic Surgeon in Washington State for Gender-Affirming and Cosmetic Procedures

Medical Student Advocates for Size Inclusivity in Healthcare Education and Practice

Medical Student Advocates for Size Inclusivity in Healthcare Education and Practice

Jessica Rosenblum, a fourth-year M.D./M.P.H. student at Tufts University School of Medicine, is actively challenging weight bias and advocating for size inclusivity within the medical field. Despite being advised to 'keep her head down' due to the pervasive disgust for fat people in medical education, Rosenblum has chosen to openly discuss her body and advocate for change. She recounts personal experiences of body-shaming, witnessing healthcare workers mock patients' weight, and the lack of plus-sized medical attire and equipment. Rosenblum has pushed back against sweeping assumptions about larger-bodied patients in lectures, informed doctors that 'morbid obesity' is a slur, and secured an annual slot to teach about weight bias in the M.D. curriculum. Her efforts are aimed at improving how medicine and society treat larger-bodied individuals, fostering a more inclusive and empathetic healthcare environment.

Illinois Enacts New Law to Safeguard Families Against Wrongful Child Abuse Accusations

Illinois Enacts New Law to Safeguard Families Against Wrongful Child Abuse Accusations

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a new law in July aimed at preventing wrongful accusations of child abuse or neglect stemming from medical evaluations. The legislation, which passed the General Assembly unanimously, addresses concerns raised by family-rights advocates about medical findings being misinterpreted as abuse. Starting next year, when the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) requests a medical or forensic opinion during an abuse investigation, parents or guardians must be informed within 24 hours about the professional's specialty and subspecialty. They will also have the right to seek a second medical or forensic opinion at their own expense, which DCFS must consider as evidence. Additionally, DCFS is mandated to post an informational document on its website by July 1, 2027, detailing its response to abuse allegations, the role of medical evaluations, and parents' rights, including seeking second opinions and legal counsel. This document must be available in multiple ...

OU Nurse Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Fentanyl from Hospital Dispensary

OU Nurse Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Fentanyl from Hospital Dispensary

Joseph Muniz, a 38-year-old ICU nurse at OU Health Edmond Medical Center, has been taken into custody on a felony charge of larceny of controlled drugs. He is accused of stealing fentanyl from the hospital's dispensary between January 1 and February 24 of this year. Court documents indicate that a controlled substance diversion prevention specialist at OU Health identified fifteen instances where Muniz used an 'override cancel or remove cancel' function with fentanyl 100 mcg/2ml. This function allows a user to access medication pockets even when a transaction is terminated. Surveillance video allegedly shows Muniz obscuring the camera view by draping himself over the medication drawer and placing vials into his pockets. He was also reportedly seen with a syringe and needle near the disposal area for controlled substance drip bags, leading to suspicions that he was taking leftover medication for personal use. Muniz has reportedly admitted to stealing fentanyl waste when questioned.