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That Phone in Your Hands Is Filthy. Here's How to Clean It
2025-03-18 15:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
We spend a lot of time on our cellular devices. For Americans it's over 5 hours each day on average, according to a December 2024 survey. With so much usage, your phone is a breeding ground for bacteria -- it's even dirtier than a toilet seat. Given how often it's in your hands and against your face, regular cleaning isn't just a good idea, it's absolutely essential.The FCC suggests disinfecting your phone daily, but not all cleaning methods are safe. Harsh chemicals and abrasive materials can damage protective coatings and potentially harm your screen. To keep your phone both clean and intact, it's crucial to use the right cleaning techniques.Luckily, there are safe and effective ways to sanitize your phone without causing any damage. We'll guide you through the best methods and products for keeping your device germ-free, no matter if you have an iPhone or a Samsung or whatever its level of water resistance.For more cleaning tips, here's how to clean wireless earbuds and AirPods.What...
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Over-the-Counter Birth Control Pills: What You Need to Know
2025-03-18 13:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first daily oral contraceptive for over-the-counter use, giving people more options for nonprescription birth control. Over-the-counter birth control allows people to take control of their own reproductive health and removes barriers to care, such as lack of health insurance or difficulties obtaining a prescription. Opill (norgestrel) was approved in July of 2023 and is available in pharmacies, grocery stores, and online retailers around the country.As daily oral contraceptives are generally considered to be safe, over-the-counter birth control options empower the person by eliminating the need to visit a health care provider first. Opill was particularly lauded for its easy-to-read label, which was shown to help consumers understand the instructions and properly take the pill. Because of this, users are not required to see a healthcare provider, have an examination, or obtain a prescription, which offers convenience, safety, and auton...
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Considerations for Covering Over-the-Counter Contraception | KFF
2025-03-18 13:45:04| Spiritual Career Counseling
Michelle Long, Karen Diep, Laurie Sobel, and Alina SalganicoffPublished: Nov 28, 2023Note: This policy watch was updated on April 17, 2024 to incorporate the latest available data.In 2023, the FDA approved the first over-the-counter (OTC) daily oral contraceptive pill, Opill, and more recently, the first OTC at-home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea, Simple 2 Test. With these OTC products becoming available online and/or in stores soon, the implementation issues raised about the availability and affordability of these products and other OTC preventive supplies have garnered the attention of policymakers and advocates. Private insurers and Medicaid generally require a prescription to cover OTC products, so even though these products will be available without the need to obtain a prescription from a clinician, coverage without a prescription will be limited without federal or state action.In October 2023, the Departments of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services issued a reque...
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