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  • Condoms aren't a fact of life for young Americans. They're an afterthought

    DEVNA BOSE|Oct 2, 2024

    OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — It's hard to miss the overflowing bowl of condoms at the entrance of the gym. Some University of Mississippi students walking past after their workout snicker and point, and the few who step forward to consider grabbing a condom rethink it when their friends catch up, laughter trailing behind them. Almost no one actually reaches in to take one. Though officials say they refill the bowl multiple times a day, and condoms are available at multiple places on campus, Ole Miss students say the disinterest is indicative of c...

  • IBS and digestive trouble are in the spotlight on social media. Here's what you should know

    DEVNA BOSE|Aug 2, 2024

    Are you spending more time in the bathroom than you'd like? Loads of TikTok posts show you're not alone. Young people, especially women, are increasingly talking on social media about gastrointestinal distress, such as irritable bowel syndrome or chronic bloating. Some experts say that's mostly a good thing, because it may help others seek help for a topic that has been taboo. But they stress it's important to realize that many people are being paid to promote sometimes unproven products and there is rampant misinformation. Here's what else med...

  • A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America. To qualify, facilities must close their beds

    DEVNA BOSE|Mar 15, 2024

    As rural hospitals continue to struggle financially, a new type of hospital is slowly taking root, especially in the Southeast. Rural emergency hospitals receive more than $3 million in federal funding a year and higher Medicare reimbursements in exchange for closing all inpatient beds and providing 24/7 emergency care. While that makes it easier for a hospital to keep its doors open, experts say it doesn't solve all of the challenges facing rural health care. People might have to travel further for treatments for illnesses that require inpatie...