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18 majestic photos of frozen Niagara Falls
2025-03-27 00:45:03| Spiritual Career Counseling
HOME Subscribe Travel Max Kalnitz 2021-02-24T17:37:16Z Niagara Falls has partially frozen over due to extreme cold weather in the Northeast. The iconic waterfall's beauty truly shines during the winter months thanks to pristine snow and ice. Photos from 2021 and years prior show how the falls turn into a winter wonderland. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories. As extreme cold weather batters parts of the US, including the state of Texas, Niagara Falls has partially frozen over. The phenomenon is actually pretty common and happens most years thanks to the winter weather common in Western New York and Niagara Falls, Ontario. The cold temperatures may deter some from wanting to visit, but locals and tourists alike flock to the iconic landmark each winter to take in the surreal views of pristine snow and massive chunks of ice that form on the falls and this year is no different. After a fresh snowfall, the waterfalls look like something out of a fantasy picture book, not Buffalo, Ne... [ more ]
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Side effects of contraceptive pills Simple Online Doctor
2025-03-26 20:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Oral contraceptive pills or birth control pills contain certain hormones which can cause some side effects most of which are mild and can resolve a few months after taking the pill. There are serious potential side effects that differ between the type of oral contraceptive and the pre-existing health conditions.The oral contraceptive pill (OCP) is a hormonal method of birth control. It prevents pregnancy and stops the ovaries from releasing eggs during ovulation. They also thicken the cervical mucus to act as a barrier. It is a pill every day for either 21 days or 28 days depending on the type that is taken.There are two main types of hormonal birth control. Combination pill contains oestrogen and progestogen and the natural hormone progesterone only pill.The contraceptive pill does suggest 99.9% effectiveness however it does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases so it is still recommended the male partner wear a condom to offer the best protection.Hormonal contraceptives m... [ more ]
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How two women faced unexpected health challenges on birth control
2025-03-26 20:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
For the first time in more than 30 years, a contraceptive pill has been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS).The PBS is a government program that subsidises medicines, meaning the government partially covers the cost, making treatments more accessible for people with a Medicare card.The federal government has also pledged to increase subsidies for insertion and removal of hormonal intra-uterine devices (IUDs) and implants, making a wider range of methods more accessible and affordable.These changes offer an opportunity for women who have struggled with unwanted side effects from birth control to reassess their options.What's changed?On March 1, the Yaz and Yasmin contraceptive was added to the PBS.The inclusion will reduce the cost of these pills from about $380 a year to $126.40, or just $30.80 with a concession card.According to the Department of Health and Aged Care this will benefit around 50,000 women annually.Last month, the federal government announced a $573.3 mill... [ more ]
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