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Group B strep (GBS) is a form of streptococcus bacteria often present in the digestive or urinary tracts. It's usually harmless in adults, but it can be a dangerous—even deadly—infection in a newborn. If you're pregnant, your healthcare provider will recommend a group B strep test when you are in your 36th or 37th week. A simple test can determine if you have group B strep, which can be treated shortly before you deliver to help prevent infection in your baby. This article explains the purpose and possible results of the group B strep test. Adene Sanchez / E+ / Getty Images Purpose of a Group B Strep Test GBS is usually found in the vagina or rectum, where it can be transmitted to an infant during vaginal delivery. GBS is the most common cause of meningitis in newborns. It can also cause pneumonia or sepsis (an infection of the bloodstream). The test identifies if a pregnant person has GBS so that they can be treated wit...

Idaho House lawmakers voted Wednesday to repeal one of the state's main anti-militia laws after less than 10 minutes of debate. Right now, state law prohibits groups other than the Idaho National Guard from organizing as a militia or from parading in public while armed. State military officials said that the law should be repealed, calling it outdated and potentially unconstitutional. They also have the blessing of Gov. Brad Little's office, which gave initial approval to the proposal. "Peaceable assembly cannot be restricted," said Rep. Joe Palmer (R-Meridian), the lead sponsor of the bill. "It's antiquated legislation that no longer needs to be in effect, so I think we should be able to remove it without a problem," he said. But similar laws in other states have been found to be constitutional. In Virginia, for example, an anti-extremist legal group at Georgetown Law successfully sued a Pennsylvania militia for its role in a deadly Charlottesville ra...

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Child custody battles can get contentious. Here's how to handle false allegations. FORENSIC PRACTICE Nothing is more adversarial and contentious than a child custody battle during a divorce proceeding. A sad example of this is when 1 parent lodges a false allegation of abuse against the other parent in an attempt to win custody of their child. Such parents believe that an allegation of abuse will give them a leg up in the custody litigation. Making a false allegation of abuse is often a strategy or tactic. It is a cynical yet powerful move. It is an attempt to alienate the child from the targeted parent by undermining or even ending their relationship. To be sure, alienation of a child from a parent is considered a form of psychological abuse. I have handled hundreds of child custody cases. A sizable number of these cases have involved false allegations of abuse as a strategy or tactic. Professionals involved in child custody cases—attorneys, guardians ad litem, mediators, parent...

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Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. How is it possible that Paris Hilton looks exactly the same as she did back in the early 2000s? She likely has one of the best skincare routines out of the many celebrities in the public eye, so we're always game to take any tips she's willing to give! While there are many reports about the products the reality TV star uses, it should come as no surprise that many of her top picks are on the pricier side. That said, there are some aspects of her routine that may be worth investing in. We recently learned that Hilton might have an eye treatment in her arsenal that is scoring shoppers tons of benefits! StriVectin Hyperlift Eye Instant Eye Fix Amazon See it! Get the StriVectin Hyperlift Eye Instant Eye Fix for $49 at Amazon, also available at Nordstrom! Please note, prices are accurate at the date of publication, February 22, 2022, but are subject to chang...