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A new study reveals that US alcohol consumption has declined for the first time since the pandemic, driven primarily by Gen Z and Millennials. However, heavy drinking among adults aged 50-64 has increased significantly, raising concerns about long-term health risks.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the use of emergency contraception, also known as "morning after" pills, has more than doubled among American women since they were approved for over-the-counter sale. The CDC's National Survey of Family Growth also revealed a decline in teen sex, with fewer male teens reporting having had sex compared to previous years. Additionally, the survey found that the use of intrauterine devices (IUDs) for birth control has tripled since 2010 among women aged 15 to 44. However, dissatisfaction with IUDs and side effects were cited as reasons for discontinuation.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the use of emergency contraception, such as Plan B pills, has more than doubled among American women since they were approved for over-the-counter sale. According to the CDC's National Survey of Family Growth, 26.6% of women who have had sex reported using emergency contraception, up from 10.8% in previous years. The survey also found a decline in teen sex rates, with 38.7% of male teens and 40.5% of female teens reporting having had sex, down from previous years. Additionally, the use of intrauterine devices (IUDs) for birth control has tripled since 2010, with 21.4% of women relying on IUDs.