Pregnancy Anxiety Linked to Childhood Trauma & Low Resilience

TL/DR - A new study by Kaiser Permanente has found that pregnant individuals with a history of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) or low resilience are more likely to develop depression or anxiety during pregnancy. The study, the largest of its kind, involved 13,852 patients who had been screened for ACEs and resilience during prenatal care…

Pharmacy’s Top Talents Attracted to PA Programs

Applying to the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in 1977 Back in 1977, I was on tenterhooks, anticipating the outcome of my application to the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy in Pennsylvania. We were advised that a large envelope was a positive sign as it would enclose all necessary documents for beginning pharmacy school.…

Trans Individuals Face ID Restrictions in Proposed Florida Law

TL/DR - Over a hundred activists gathered at the Florida State Capitol to protest anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, particularly House Bill 1639, which would prevent residents from having accurate gender markers on their state identification cards. The bill, which is up for a vote, would require individuals to list their sex assigned at birth on their…

U.S. Suggests New Regulations to Simplify Air Travel for Wheelchair Users

TL/DR - The Biden administration has proposed new regulations aimed at improving air travel for people with disabilities, specifically those in wheelchairs. The proposed rules include an automatic violation for damaging or delaying the return of a wheelchair, as well as more comprehensive training for workers who assist disabled passengers or…