Women's Health Activist articles from March 2008

Women's Health Activist archives from March 2008

Immigrant women's health a casualty in the immigration policy war.(A Voice for Women, A Network for Change)
March 1, 2008... AS THE IMMIGRATION POLICY BATTLES RAGE in legislatures and presidential primaries and state elections throughout the country, there's been little attention to a serious casualty in these skirmishes: immigrant women's health. Immigrant women are...

Prescription drugs for healthy adults--too much of a good thing?
March 1, 2008... Thank goodness for prescription drugs. Let me just say that right off the bat, before I give the wrong impression. Prescription drugs that have been proven to be safe and effective for a specific use have saved many, many lives. Maybe even...

Considering a behind-the-counter option for drugs.
March 1, 2008... Should the United States follow the lead of most of the rest of the world and allow pharmacists to distribute some drugs without the involvement of physicians or other prescribers? Are there some drugs that don't need to be kept under doctors'...

In memoriam: Barbara Seaman.(Obituary)
March 1, 2008... NWHN mourns the loss of Barbara Seaman, author, activist and NWHN co-founder. The ferment aroused by Barbara's work launched a political movement that resulted in more female doctors, safer contraceptives, Consumers' right to written...

Addressing the elephant in the room: ensuring abortion coverage in universal health care.(young FEMINISTS)(Medical condition overview)
March 1, 2008... Imagine you are a 17-year-old girl who has been in and out of foster care, with no friends or family to turn to when you discover that you're pregnant as a result of a rape. I spoke with a young woman in this situation several months ago, while...

A recent study of antidepressant medication trials compared the drugs' published outcomes with all studies registered with the FDA.(WOMEN'S HEALTH SNAPSHOTS)
March 1, 2008... A recent study of antidepressant medication trials compared the drugs' published outcomes with all studies registered with the FDA. The findings indicate that one-third (31%) of the registered studies were unpublished. Interestingly, studies...

New qualitative research on sexual behaviors highlights the need for a broader understanding of factors that shape sexual behavior, especially around HIV risk and prevention tools like microbicides.(WOMEN'S HEALTH SNAPSHOTS)
March 1, 2008... New qualitative research on sexual behaviors highlights the need for a broader understanding of factors that shape sexual behavior, especially around HIV risk and prevention tools like microbicides. Anal sex is a fundamental concern in...

Incidences of breast cancer appear to be rising in low- and middle-income countries, which has been attributed to the "Westernization" of the developing world.(WOMEN'S HEALTH SNAPSHOTS)
March 1, 2008... Incidences of breast cancer appear to be rising in low- and middle-income countries, which has been attributed to the "Westernization" of the developing world. The term encompasses both socio-economic improvements that increase life expectancy...

Celebrate 25 years of promoting Black Women's Health.
March 1, 2008... The Black Women's Health Imperative is celebrating 25 years of creating a lasting legacy of health and wellness for Black women. Please join the Initiative for their anniversary gala and conference to be held in Washington, D.C. on June 19-21,...

Tribute gifts to NWHN: a thoughtful way to commemorate someone special.
March 1, 2008... IN HONOR OF M. Elizabeth Anastos Kathryn Anastos Gertrude Berman Judy T. Benn Markie Clowes Margaret C. Bowles Judy Costlow Lore Thorpe Ellen Cummings & her family Clare Kirby Christine Geddes Margaret Geddes ...

Hormones for hot flashes--is "natural" better?(Prescription For Change)
March 1, 2008... A French study has found that some types of menopausal hormone therapy may be safer than others, in terms of breast cancer risk. A large, long-term, observational study called [E.sub.3]N, which is part of the European. Prospective Investigation...

National Women's Health Network.
March 1, 2008... Dear NWHN Member, An important aspect of members in NWHN is the membership's role in choosing the leaders of the organization. NWHN is governed by a 14-person Board of Directors. Every two years, approximately half of the 14 seats are up...