Women's Health Activist articles from July 2007

Women's Health Activist archives from July 2007

NWHN's summer reading recommendations.
July 1, 2007... IT'S TIME FOR NWHN's SUMMER READING RECOMMENDATIONS! Each year, we bring you a sampling of interesting and relevant books. This year, we don't have time to give you enough titles to keep you busy during long beach vacation, but if you have time...

Who knows what's best for you? Anthony, Clarence, John, Samuel, and Antonin--or you?
July 1, 2007... This time I really hate to say it, but we were right. Usually we have a lot of fun saying "We were right!" In fact, we even have an occasional feature in this newsletter titled "You Heard It Here First" in which we share news about an issue,...

Birth control options: the Cedar River Clinic's Birth Control Chart.
July 1, 2007... When selecting a birth control method, a woman has many questions, such as how to use the method, how well it prevents pregnancy, and what side-effects it might have. Because a woman is fertile for 30 or more years, she will probably use more...

Breast cancer rates drop along with hormone use.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Repeated reports have now confirmed a substantial and sustained decrease in breast cancer rates hormone use declined following the publicity about the Women's Health Initiative (WHI) results. The breast cancer rate went down significantly in...

The partial birth abortion ban--effects on women's right, up close & personal.(young FEMINISTS)
July 1, 2007... The Supreme Court's recent decision to uphold the Partial Birth Abortion Ban, signed into law by President Bush in 2003, is the judicial equivalent of declaring open hunting season on access to safe and legal abortion services. While the public...

According to a recent study, African American women are 2-3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related conditions than White women.(WOMEN'S HEALTH SNAPSHOTS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... According to a recent study, African American women are 2-3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related conditions than White women. The prevalence of pregnancy-related complications does not significantly differ between the two groups,...

In a recent analysis of TV direct-to-consumer advertising, researchers found that most ads (82%) made factual claims and rational arguments for a particular product, but very few described causes, risk factors, or prevalence of conditions treated by the drugs.(WOMEN'S HEALTH SNAPSHOTS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... In a recent analysis of TV direct-to-consumer advertising, researchers found that most ads (82%) made factual claims and rational arguments for a particular product, but very few described causes, risk factors, or prevalence of conditions...

In a recent study, researchers explored the possibility of giving everyone the health of the educated.(WOMEN'S HEALTH SNAPSHOTS)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... In a recent study, researchers explored the possibility of giving everyone the health of the educated. It is well-established that inadequate and low levels of education contribute greatly to mortality rates. This study examined whether...

The votes are in on the member survey!
July 1, 2007... In January, we asked for your thoughts about our advocacy and program issues. It is important to us to hear your opinions and find out your priority concerns on women's health. We received more than 700 responses to the survey--thanks very much...

Tribute gifts to NWHN: a thoughtful way to commemorate someone special.(National Women's Health Network)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... IN HONOR OF Queen Barnes Antoinette Barnes Nakeisha Blades Susan Schewel Gina Eichenbaum-Tikser Luise Eichenbaum Ellen Harding Carol Dixon Kristin Heron Manda Heron Johanna Johanson ...

Forget sweat: discover incidental exercise.(Prescription for Change)
July 1, 2007... I once inadvertently stayed at a fitness spa, an experience approximately as pleasurable as being in jail. "It'll be fun," my friend told me, "We can stay there for free if we give lectures." My friend neglected to mention that this particular...

G-spot.(marketing trends in the pharmaceutical industry)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Stanford University, University of Michigan and the University of Pennsylvania Health Systems have all restricted the distribution of free, name-brand, sample medications by drug company representatives in the universities' physician's offices....

Sore spot.(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Your doctor may not be giving you all the information you need about topics such as birth control and abortion. The New England Journal of Medicine reports on a survey of over 1,000 U.S. physicians that found 14% of doctors didn't consider...