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A Portland woman who had both ch*st removed after two one-hour Zoom calls with therapists has won a reported $3.5 million settlement — and the providers who approved her surgery never even met her in person. Camille Kiefel, 36, underwent a double mastectmy in 2020 after identifying as nonbinary. Within two years, she detransitioned. The … Read more

As I sat by Noah’s hospital bed long past visiting hours, the rhythmic sounds from his heart monitor beeped, giving me comfort that things were all well. They were not. The operation that he required was not experimental or anything rare and innovative. It was a relatively simple one. All that was necessary was finding … Read more

There are roads you never take. And you don’t even make a conscious decision about skipping them, it’s just that time passes by, habits form, and such roads just disappear from your head. For me, that road was Route 9. The last time I drove it, I was thirty. Today I’m fifty. Twenty years is … Read more

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is walking a tightrope as President Donald Trump’s controversial “Anti-Weaponization Fund” runs into legal snags and growing exasperation among the GOP. The South Dakota Republican refused to declare victory Monday after the Justice Department indicated it would comply with a federal judge’s decision to halt payouts from the fund through … Read more

Take a quick look at the image below. At first, it looks like one of those quirky word puzzles, right? (And no, we aren’t here talking about those random pop-up ads that always seem to sneak onto the page!) What you actually see are some big, bold letters with a gap in the middle. LO_ER! … Read more

Have you ever experienced “butterflies” in your stomach when you’re anxious? There is a real connection between our gut and brain. When we experience emotions like sadness, joy, anger, or anxiety, it can affect our stomach and digestion. This link is so strong that sometimes, stomach problems can cause stress, and anxiety can lead to stomach … Read more

Gaslighting is a form of psychological manipulation where an individual seeks to sow seeds of doubt in a targeted person or in members of a targeted group, making them question their own memory, perception, or sanity. It’s a subtle yet potent tool employed by manipulators to control and confuse their victims. In this article, we delve into 20 … Read more

Onions are far more than a garnish; they’re a daily-dose ally for long-term health. Rich in quercetin, fisetin, sulfur compounds, vitamin C, and antioxidants, they help neutralize free radicals that damage cells and may contribute to cancers, especially in the stomach and colon. These same compounds support healthy blood vessels, reduce inflammation, and can gently … Read more