Women's Health Activist articles from November 2008

Women's Health Activist archives from November 2008

Lupron[R]: if it kills prostate cancer, what does it do to women's health?
November 1, 2008... HERE AT THE NETWORK, WE OFTEN RECEIVE EMAILS or calls from women seeking health care information about specific procedures or tests. Something different's been happening recently, however: we've received several messages from women asking the...

Effective, respectful care for all pregnant women: on our way, but not yet there.
November 1, 2008... Improving health care for pregnant women has been one of NWHN's goals since the very beginning. We've made a lot of headway since 1975, when pregnant women were still subject to untested drugs, unsafe advice, and inhumane hospital routines. But...

New report on assisted reproductive technology.
November 1, 2008... In May, the Federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) released a new report entitled, Effectiveness of Assisted Reproductive Technology. The report reviews the evidence for effectiveness and the short-and long-term safety of...

Fablyn--too fabulous to be believed?
November 1, 2008... Heads up--another drug may be coming our way with marketing claims that exaggerate the benefits and downplay the risks. Pfizer has asked the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for permission to market Fablyn (lasofoxifene) to postmenopausal...

Our bodies, ourselves: pregnancy and birth.
November 1, 2008... From the time the first edition of Our Bodies, Ourselves was published in 1970, it has provided indispensable information on women's health and sexuality. With each new edition, the authors and editors have struggled to include an ever-growing...

The No Nonsense Guide to Menopause.
November 1, 2008... Book Review: The No Nonsense Guide to Menopause by Barbara Seaman & Laura Eldridge I have to confess that I wouldn't let anyone else write this review. I was a friend of Barbara Seaman's, and a professional colleague, and I knew how...

Underreported rape: the failure of the criminal justice system.(young FEMINIST)(Report)
November 1, 2008... Toward the end of first semester my junior year of high school, I witnessed the rapid decline of one of my dearest friends, Emma. (1) She became increasingly more withdrawn and despondent, which was unusual in a girl who--had we been...

The debate about fish consumption seems settled.(WOMEN'S HEALTH SNAPSHOTS)
November 1, 2008... The debate about fish consumption seems settled. Because fish contain mercury (a known toxin), which was thought to be harmful for fetal and child development, pregnant women have been advised to limit their fish consumption. But, a new study...

Physical activity during pregnancy seems to decrease the risk of developing gestational diabetes among women who were not physically active before their pregnancy.(WOMEN'S HEALTH SNAPSHOTS)
November 1, 2008... Physical activity during pregnancy seems to decrease the risk of developing gestational diabetes among women who were not physically active before their pregnancy. Using data from the 1988 National Maternal and Infant Health Survey (NMIHS),...

Further research supports exercise as an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle.(WOMEN'S HEALTH SNAPSHOTS)
November 1, 2008... Further research supports exercise as an important aspect of a healthy lifestyle. A recent study of senior citizens examined the relationship between regular exercise, body weight, and disability. Researchers found that "active" individuals...

'Tis the season to be giving. Give the gift of health at year's end.(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Remember to give to NWHN during the holiday season and at year's end. What better gift than one of good health for 2009 that shows you really care about a loved one? You can shop on our website (www.nwhn.org) for the opportunity to give and...

Tribute gifts to NWHN: a thoughtful way to commemorate someone special.(Naitonal Women's Health Network)(List)
November 1, 2008... IN HONOR OF Flotette Angel Elizabeth Burger Dr. Alison L. Days Ann Langdon Elizabeth J. Days Ann Langdon Ellen Harding Carol Dixon Susan Reverby Lisa Vogel Jacquelyn Serwer Ann Langdon...

The APA releases new report: abortion no threat to mental health.
November 1, 2008... The American Psychological Association (APA) has just released a report indicating that there is no solid scientific evidence that abortion causes mental distress in women. (1) This is a timely refutation of the fiction, promoted by anti-choice...

Connecticut's Supreme Court recently struck down the State's civil union law and ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry.(G-SPOT)
November 1, 2008... Connecticut's Supreme Court recently struck down the State's civil union law and ruled that same-sex couples have a constitutional right to marry. Connecticut is the third State (along with California and Massachusetts) to legalize gay...

The transgender community claimed a victory in Federal court when a judge ruled that workplace bias against transgender people constitutes sex discrimination.(G-SPOT)
November 1, 2008... The transgender community claimed a victory in Federal court when a judge ruled that workplace bias against transgender people constitutes sex discrimination. Diane Schroer, a former-Army Special Forces Commander, sued the Library of Congress...

The US Department of Health and Human Services recently released a more user-friendly version of healthfinder.gov.(G-SPOT)
November 1, 2008... The US Department of Health and Human Services recently released a more user-friendly version of healthfinder.gov, a consumer health resource designed to help Americans improve their health using a manageable, "small steps" approach.

Once again, South Dakota voters are considering "Measure 11", a law that would outlaw abortion except in the case of rape, incest, or for the health or life of the woman.(SORE SPOT)
November 1, 2008... Once again, South Dakota voters are considering "Measure 11", a law that would outlaw abortion except in the case of rape, incest, or for the health or life of the woman. Voters rejected Measure 11 in 2006, but a strong anti-choice lobbying...

According to Federal auditors, 85% of marketing products used by private insurers about their prescription-drug plans fail to meet Federal guidelines established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.(SORE SPOT)
November 1, 2008... According to Federal auditors, 85% of marketing products used by private insurers about their prescription-drug plans fail to meet Federal guidelines established by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Auditors found that plans...

Across the pond, Google changed its policy regarding the results when users search the term "abortion".(SORE SPOT)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Across the pond, Google changed its policy regarding the results when users search the term "abortion". British Christian groups sued the Internet behemoth because it didn't allow advertising from websites containing "abortion-and...