‘Wicked: For Good’ revives an uncomfortable debate about bodies and images

by Ty Davison | Dec 6, 2025 | News & Commentary

‘Wicked: For Good’ revives an uncomfortable debate about bodies and images | CNN: As “Wicked: For Good” has filled theaters and its publicity tour has circled the world, though, some fans have focused on a different matter of appearances: the women starring in the...

Kaiser Permanente to ‘pause’ gender-affirming surgeries for minors

by Ty Davison | Jul 24, 2025 | News & Commentary

Kaiser Permanente to ‘pause’ gender-affirming surgeries for minors – oregonlive.com: “After significant deliberation and consultation with internal and external experts including our physicians, we’ve made the difficult decision to pause surgical treatment for...

The American Heart Association takes a weird stand

by Ty Davison | Mar 14, 2025 | News & Commentary

Texas Senate Bill 379 would ban using SNAP benefits (food stamps) to purchase sodas, sugary drinks, candy, desserts, snacks like potato chips, etc. “According to USDA statistics cited during the hearing, up to 20% of SNAP benefits are spent on foods targeted by this...

Cold water immersion benefits are not backed by quality science, report says

by Ty Davison | Mar 13, 2024 | News & Commentary

Cold water immersion benefits are not backed by quality science, report says | CNN: A systematic review of scientific studies on the Wim Hof method of cold water therapy found the quality of the research inadequate to support most claims of effectiveness without...

Portland Timbers legend Jimmy Conway had Stage 4 CTE, study finds

by Ty Davison | May 16, 2023 | News & Commentary, Sports

Portland Timbers legend Jimmy Conway had Stage 4 CTE, study finds – oregonlive.com: Portland Timbers legend Jimmy Conway, an influential figure in Portland soccer history, died in 2020 at age 73 after battling trauma-induced dementia. Now, three years later, a...