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The Washington D.C. children’s hospital has decided to stop providing gender transition treatments for minors. This decision comes amid increasing government efforts to prohibit medical interventions that alter the bodies of young people experiencing confusion about their gender identity. The hospital shared a message with current and new patients in its Gender Development Program, stating that starting August 30, it will no longer prescribe puberty blockers or hormones that align with a gender different from the one assigned at birth. The reason given for this change is the growing legal and regulatory challenges surrounding these treatments. Earlier in the year, the hospital had already paused prescribing these medications following a government directive aimed at ending the use of public funds for medical procedures intended to change a child’s sex characteristics. This directive also emphasized that surgeries removing healthy body parts were not performed by the hospital. A gove...

Serena Dyksen , founder of the ministry She Found His Grace that helps men and women heal from abortion and find forgiveness.  Serena Dyksen, founder of the ministry She Found His Grace that helps men and women heal from abortion and find forgiveness. | Courtesy of Serena Dyksen Serena Dyksen had never even heard the word "abortion" until a family doctor recommended that her parents take her for one at the age of 13 after she was raped and impregnated by her uncle. "One day, I was on the school bus, and I just blurted out to someone what had happened to me," Dyksen told The Christian Post in an interview. "I think I was just at a point in my life where I needed help." Becoming pregnant from her uncle in the late 1980s was something Dyksen tried to hide at first out of shame. But a guidance counselor later pulled Dyksen out of choir class to ask if a family member had assaulted her. At first, the child didn't want to admit she was assaulted, but she ...

Listen🎙️on Blog Stream Infopedia Radio On Air Persistent jealousy, lack of support, and feeling like you must walk on eggshells around your partner may be signs of an unhealthy relationship . Support is available if you need to leave. In a healthy relationship, everything just kind of works. Sure, you may disagree from time to time or come upon other bumps in the road. Still, you generally make decisions together, openly discuss any problems that arise, and genuinely enjoy each other’s company. Toxic relationships are another story. In an unhealthy relationship, you may consistently feel drained or unhappy after spending time with your partner, according to relationship therapist Jor-El Caraballo . This may suggest that some things need to change. Maybe the relationship no longer feels enjoyable, though you still love your partner. For some reason, you always seem to rub each other the wrong way or can’t seem to stop arguing over minor issues. You might even dread seeing them, instea...

Listen🎙️ on Blog Stream Infopedia Radio On Air Prioritizing sleep, managing stress, and eating a balanced diet are just a few ways to help prevent colds and other illnesses. You may not be able to avoid getting sick 100% of the time. Some risk factors are inevitable, like being present in public spaces such as your workplace or the grocery store. But there are a few things you can do to decrease your risk and improve your overall quality of life in the process. Here are 12 tips for preventing colds and the flu. 1. Eat fruits and vegetables Fruits and vegetables are rich in: vitamins minerals antioxidants These nutrients can help you maintain a balanced diet and support your immune system. Nutritional deficiencies can increase your risk of infection. 2. Get vitamins Deficiencies in vitamins A and D are associated with an increased risk of infection. Some food sources of these vitamins include, but are not limited to: vegetables such as sweet potatoes, carrots, broccoli, and spinach ...