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Is breast cancer lurking in your family? Is breast cancer lurking in your family?
A new PBS documentary explores the dreaded "BRCA" gene mutation, which is leading more and more women to get preventive double mastectomies.
Jessica Wakeman Oct 1, 2008
Paying for sterilization Paying for sterilization
Louisiana state Rep. John LaBruzzo wants to offer poor women $1,000 to have their tubes tied.
Kate Harding Sep 26, 2008
Playing the doctor card Playing the doctor card
I was aggravated by the treatment my mother was receiving in the hospital -- until I spoke up.
By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. Sep 26, 2008
Use a condom, win a TV Use a condom, win a TV
A new program rewards Indonesian sex workers for protecting themelves.
Judy Berman Sep 24, 2008
Don't leave it to Leavitt Don't leave it to Leavitt
Tell HHS -- by tomorrow -- that the health of millions of women should be on its "conscience."
Lynn Harris Sep 24, 2008
Roe plaintiff speaks out for choice Roe plaintiff speaks out for choice
Although "Jane Roe" is now an anti-choice activist, another plaintiff in the case has no regrets.
Kate Harding Sep 22, 2008
Inside the vaccine-and-autism scare Inside the vaccine-and-autism scare
A pediatrician traces the rise of the anti-vaccine movement that falsely linked thimerosal with autism and turned parents away from the most lifesaving medicine in history.
By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. Sep 22, 2008
"WTF" of the day "WTF" of the day
Salon writers puzzle over a Belgian sex-ed PSA that attempts to answer the age-old question, "Spit or swallow?"
Judy Berman Sep 19, 2008
First pet food, now infant formula? First pet food, now infant formula?
Chinese authorities are scrambling to deal with contaminated milk powder that's making thousands of babies sick.
Catherine Price Sep 18, 2008
Americans and food: Together again? Americans and food: Together again?
Mmm ... butter.
Lynn Harris Sep 17, 2008
Planned Parenthood responds to "perverse" McCain ad Planned Parenthood responds to "perverse" McCain ad
A new clip debunks Republicans' accusations that Obama supports comprehensive sex ed for kindergarteners.
Judy Berman Sep 12, 2008
Are we pathologizing PMS? Are we pathologizing PMS?
A psychologist who served on two DSM committees argues that premenstrual dysphoric disorder is bunk.
Kate Harding Sep 8, 2008
A new way to check your boobs A new way to check your boobs
A technique called molecular breast imaging may help spot cancer in women with dense breast tissue.
Catherine Price Sep 4, 2008
"Natural" C-section? "Natural" C-section?
A more "woman-centered" procedure may be in the works.
Lynn Harris Sep 3, 2008
Dr. Feelbad Dr. Feelbad
Modern medical practice is burning out doctors. That's bad for our health and yours. We need a cure. But first I need a nap.
By Rahul K. Parikh, M.D. Aug 29, 2008
The joy of abstinence The joy of abstinence
A humorous blog and a conservative think tank on the benefits of not having sex.
Judy Berman Aug 27, 2008
The emerging abortion underground The emerging abortion underground
Researchers are set to study the whys of DIY termination.
Lynn Harris Aug 27, 2008
A different kind of double D A different kind of double D
Is your breast milk vitamin D deficient?
Catherine Price Aug 26, 2008
Big fat contradictions Big fat contradictions
Weight-loss programming on TV is full of contradictions -- and so is the criticism of it.
Kate Harding Aug 25, 2008
"What to expect when you're aborting" "What to expect when you're aborting"
A young woman blogs about terminating her pregnancy.
Judy Berman Aug 25, 2008
Slipped through the cracks Slipped through the cracks
The stories we missed this week: More women opting for double mastectomies, working women thwarted by insecurity and the top 10 literary virgins.
Logan Scherer Aug 22, 2008
Viagra for women Viagra for women
Two experimental products aim to jump-start women's desire.
Judy Berman Aug 21, 2008
In California, docs can't say, "Sorry, you're gay" In California, docs can't say, "Sorry, you're gay"
In a final decision on a 1999 lawsuit, the state Supreme Court rules that antidiscrimination law trumps "religious freedom."
Lynn Harris Aug 20, 2008
A new use for stem cells: Breast augmentation A new use for stem cells: Breast augmentation
Enterprising doctors have figured out a way to use a woman's own stem cells to make her boobs look bigger.
Catherine Price Aug 19, 2008
Awesome or awful? Fat camp scholarships Awesome or awful? Fat camp scholarships
Essay contests invite children to win a summer of free weight loss.
Judy Berman Aug 18, 2008
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