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  What does it mean to make a difference? For me, it means helping someone in need. It was the summer after my freshman year, and I was excited to have a summer job on campus. One day, a friend asked me if I’d be interested in volunteering with him at the  Harvard Square Homeless Shelter  (HSHS). I had never worked at a homeless shelter before, but I thought this would be a great opportunity to get involved in the community. Before I knew it, we had filled out our applications, received our shift schedules, and made it to the shelter for our first shift. That first day would be the first of many. I loved working at the shelter, and I found myself returning to the community, people, and—most importantly—the impact we made on the lives of our guests. In this blog, I hope to share just how much working at the shelter has meant to me and why I think you should get involved, too. If you’re interested in community service and service learning at Harvard, read on to learn more! ...

  Answers to key questions about the over-the-counter birth control pill approved by the FDA. March 21, 2024 By  Candice Mazon, MD , Contributor, and  Amy Desrochers DiVasta, MD, MMSc , Contributor Birth control pills have been safely used in the US (and sold only by prescription) for more than half a century. In 2023  the FDA approved Opill , the first daily contraceptive pill intended for sale over the counter with no prescription needed. This offers many more people access to a new nonprescription option for preventing pregnancy. Opill is available online and soon to be stocked on drugstore shelves. Here's what anyone interested — adults, parents, and teens — should know. What is in Opill and how does it work? Opill is a progestin-only form of birth control. That means it uses a single hormone called progestin (or norgestrel) to prevent pregnancy. It works by affecting ovulation so that the ovaries do not release an egg every month thickening cervical mucus, which...