WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – Women around the United States should soon have easier access to birth control after the Food and Drug Administration approved the first-ever over-the-counter daily birth control pill.
Advocates say the approval of the over-the-counter birth control pill – Opill — comes at a critical time as states around the country are banning abortion.
They’re hopeful that millions of additional women will now be able to access more reliable birth control.
Harrison 150 Celebration Underway
Several months of celebrating the 150 Year of the City of Harrison is underway.
UA Northark Finalizes Degree Program with UAM
A partnership announced in April gets an official kick-off last week.
Federal Officials Highlight Sleep Deficit Affecting Nearly Half of U.S. Adults
New federal health data indicates that nearly half of American adults are not getting enough sleep, raising concerns about long-term health impacts and productivity.
Cool Saturday Leads to Warm-Up Beginning Sunday
The Cool Weather left behind by the recent round of storms that struck the Lakes Region lingers one more day prior to a warm-up.
State Officials on Hand for Route 66 Centennial Kick-off, Talk 1-44 Improvements
Thursday's opening of the National Route 66 Centennial Celebration in Springfield also sparked talk of future projects on what is now Route 66.
