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A recent study is revealing some stark realities of the impact abortions can have on women’s mental health. The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre, University of Sherbrooke, and McGill University was published in the Journal of Psychiatric Research reviewed cohort study of 28,721 induced abortions and 1,228,807 births…

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Country star Randy Travis was facing a major health battle after suffering a severe stroke in 2013. But while Travis is continuing on with his life, his wife, Mary Travis has revealed that things soon after the stroke were looking dire. Four months into his hospital stay, doctors approached Mary with a hard recommendation. “They…

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones shocked fans this week by revealing that he secretly fought — and ultimately overcame — stage 4 melanoma over 10 years. The 82-year-old shared the news on Tuesday while speaking to reporters, confirming that he is now cancer-free after undergoing four major surgeries and participating in an experimental drug trial.…

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Christian singer-songwriter David Crowder is asking fans for prayer after an unexpected injury landed him in the hospital and forced him to cancel several upcoming shows. The 53-year-old “Glorious Day” artist revealed on Instagram that he had undergone “emergency surgery” after breaking his leg. “I’m not nearly as athletic as I thought I was,” Crowder…

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A mom on Reddit sparked a debate after describing a recent meal with her extended family where she was criticized for giving her 3-year-old a tablet during the meal. The Redditor was having a meal with her child, her husband, her mother and father-in-law, and her sister-in-law. “My 3-year-old was getting cranky, and I could…

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Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for Dawson’s Creek and Varsity Blues, is opening up about his battle with colon cancer—and how his children have become his unexpected caretakers along the way. The Dawson’s Creek star first shared his cancer diagnosis publicly last November. “I have colorectal cancer,” Van Der Beek, 48, told People.…

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In 2022, Christian bodybuilder Hunter Sprague saw something he didn’t like in the culture of Christian men. “I was tired of seeing my brothers and myself getting driven into the ground from anxiety, depression, chronic health problems, burn out, stress, low testosterone, apathy, and many other issues,” he wrote on his Instagram. “The Church needs…

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A new study is revealing the startling impact smartphones can have when given to children under 13. The study analyzed data from over 2 million participants across 163 countries, focusing on 100,000 young adults from ages 18-24. The data found that people who were given smartphones before 13 suffered from negative mental health later in…

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Deion Sanders revealed he’d had his bladder removed in May after a bladder cancer diagnosis. Sanders, who is currently the head football coach at University of Colorado Boulder, gave the news at a press conference Monday. Sanders’ doctor, Dr. Janet Kukreja, spoke at the press conference as well to share what the process had been…

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For years, we’ve heard the same message: if we just eat less and move more, we can beat the obesity epidemic. However, new research from Duke University suggests that it’s not that simple. In fact, Americans are burning more calories than ever—more than people in traditional societies who hunt, farm, and gather for their food—yet…

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