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How is access to UTI treatment and the pill changing? And is the policy backed by evidence?

From February 2027, eligible women will be able to consult a pharmacist at a participating community pharmacy for treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) or hormonal contraception, with no out-of-pocket consultation fee.

The Conversation · 1h ago

What Passes Between Two Daughters-in-Law at a Family Function

She hands you the serving spoon before you have to ask for it. You notice. Neither of you says anything. At a family function, two daughters-in-law of the same house occupy a strange shared territory, close enough to be compared, too structurally similar to be strangers, and yet rarely given…

Times Life · 1h ago

What Fasting Without Water From Dawn to Moonrise Does to Your Body

A nirjala fast asks something unusual of the body: not just the absence of food, but the complete withdrawal of water for twelve to sixteen hours, depending on the season and latitude. The body does not sit still during that time. It runs a sequence of adaptations, some protective, some…

Times Life · 3h ago

Arizona woman jailed over fake pregnancy claims. Prosecutors reveal the lengths she went to convince men she was expecting

She had filed a paternity case against the former The Bachelor contestant.

We Got This Covered · 18h ago

Internet Is Collectively Disgusted By This Pregnant Woman’s FIL And Also Her Husband Who Defended Him

A sweet family moment turned uncomfortable when a father-in-law kissed his pregnant daughter-in-law’s belly without asking for permission. The 20-weeks-pregnant woman understood that he was excited about the baby, but the unexpected gesture left her feeling uneasy for days. When her husband dismissed her concerns and worried about hurting his…

Bored Panda · 18h ago

Karwa Chauth 2026: Date, Puja Muhurat and Moonrise Time

One moonrise can bring an entire day's wait to an emotional moment. Karwa Chauth is a cherished Hindu festival in which married women traditionally observe a fast, pray for their husbands' well-being and complete the vrat after sighting the Moon. In 2026, Karwa Chauth falls on Thursday, October 29. But…

MyLifeXP · 23h ago

Birthkeeper who allegedly ‘groomed’ pregnant women to fear hospital could face criminal charges

Victorian coroner hears Emily Lal told Stacey Warnecke that her ‘condition and mindset’ needed to be ‘solid’ to avoid a hospital birth

The Guardian - AU · Oct 26

3 Karwa Chauth Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Peace of Mind

Karwa Chauth is often associated with fasting from sunrise to moonrise, but there is a deeper meaning behind this cherished tradition. According to Hindu customs, the festival represents love, faith and prayers for a couple's well-being. Yet, in the rush to prepare for the puja, some important things can easily…

MyLifeXP · Oct 26

What a Karwa Chauth Sargi Should Actually Contain to Hold You Until Moonrise

A Sargi eaten at 4 a.m. has one job: keep you functional until the moon rises, sometimes fourteen hours later. Whether it does that job depends less on ritual and more on how the foods on the plate behave inside the body over those hours. The Macronutrient Logic of a…

Times Life · Oct 26

TV presenter Scarlette Douglas announces she is pregnant with first child

It comes after the presenter revealed she had frozen her eggs in an interview on Lorraine in 2024.

Evening Standard · Oct 25