Sexual Health News
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New York Teens Lobby State Lawmakers To Pass Comprehensive Sex Education Bill
Teenagers throughout New York state recently urged State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno (R) and other senators to pass the Healthy Teens Act, which would make funding available for schools to provide comprehensive sex education, Long Island Newsday reports.
Medical News Today – Jun 25, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Teenagers throughout New York state recently urged State Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno (R) and other senators to pass the Healthy Teens Act, which would make funding available for schools to provide comprehensive sex education, Long Island Newsday reports.
Medical News Today – Jun 25, 2008 1:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Bishops told to 'get real'
Angry parents are reacting strongly to an Alberta Catholic bishops' statement cautioning them to carefully think about vaccinating their daughters against the human papilloma virus (HPV).
Canoe.ca – Jun 25, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Angry parents are reacting strongly to an Alberta Catholic bishops' statement cautioning them to carefully think about vaccinating their daughters against the human papilloma virus (HPV).
Canoe.ca – Jun 25, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Record high caesarean rate raising concerns
The rate of caesarean births is at an all-time high in Canada, putting more women at risk for complications and increasing the strain on an already overburdened health-care system, says the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Canoe.ca – Jun 25, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The rate of caesarean births is at an all-time high in Canada, putting more women at risk for complications and increasing the strain on an already overburdened health-care system, says the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Canoe.ca – Jun 25, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
AG, Immigration Board Should 'Affirm' Rights Of Women Seeking Asylum Because Of Genital Cutting, Editorial Says
The U.S. has "seldom been shy in lecturing others in the world about human rights abuses," but "it has zigzagged between compassion and confusion in its handling of women seeking refuge from" female genital cutting -- also known as female genital mutilation and female circumcision -- a New York Times editorial says.
Medical News Today – Jun 24, 2008 5:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
The U.S. has "seldom been shy in lecturing others in the world about human rights abuses," but "it has zigzagged between compassion and confusion in its handling of women seeking refuge from" female genital cutting -- also known as female genital mutilation and female circumcision -- a New York Times editorial says.
Medical News Today – Jun 24, 2008 5:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Advocates In Philippines Lobbying For Family Planning Policies Despite Opposition From Catholic Leaders
"[P]rominent forces" are publicly discussing the benefits of family planning in the Philippines, where for centuries the Roman Catholic Church has "exerted its influence" like it has in few other countries, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Medical News Today – Jun 24, 2008 4:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
"[P]rominent forces" are publicly discussing the benefits of family planning in the Philippines, where for centuries the Roman Catholic Church has "exerted its influence" like it has in few other countries, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Medical News Today – Jun 24, 2008 4:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
PPFA Clinics 'Rebranding' To Appeal To Higher-Income Clients, Wall Street Journal Reports
Some Planned Parenthood Federation of America affiliates nationwide are "rebranding" their clinics to expand their appeal beyond the teens and low-income women who have traditionally constituted the majority of patients to more "affluent" clients in an effort to increase both revenue and "political clout," the Wall Street Journal reports.
Medical News Today – Jun 24, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Some Planned Parenthood Federation of America affiliates nationwide are "rebranding" their clinics to expand their appeal beyond the teens and low-income women who have traditionally constituted the majority of patients to more "affluent" clients in an effort to increase both revenue and "political clout," the Wall Street Journal reports.
Medical News Today – Jun 24, 2008 12:00 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Let's Talk About Sex: Discussing Intimacy Issues With Your Doctor
According to sexual health expert, Sheryl Kingsberg, PhD, baby boomers are more willing to talk about a female sexual dysfunction (FSD) at a cocktail party than with their doctor.
Medical News Today – Jun 24, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
According to sexual health expert, Sheryl Kingsberg, PhD, baby boomers are more willing to talk about a female sexual dysfunction (FSD) at a cocktail party than with their doctor.
Medical News Today – Jun 24, 2008 10:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
RPSGB Recognises Benefits And Risks With Online Contraceptive Pills
Responding to the recent announcement of a Healthcare Commission- regulated website selling contraceptive pills online, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) recognises that there are some benefits to such a service. When used safely and appropriately, online access to medicines and healthcare advice can offer benefits to patients in terms of convenience and accessibility, especially for people who are busy and can not get to the doctor.
Medical News Today – Jun 24, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Responding to the recent announcement of a Healthcare Commission- regulated website selling contraceptive pills online, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain (RPSGB) recognises that there are some benefits to such a service. When used safely and appropriately, online access to medicines and healthcare advice can offer benefits to patients in terms of convenience and accessibility, especially for people who are busy and can not get to the doctor.
Medical News Today – Jun 24, 2008 07:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Bishops speak out against HPV vaccine
In a reminder of Church teachings against premarital sex, Alberta's Catholic bishops are urging parents to think carefully about vaccinating their daughters against the human papilloma virus.
Canoe.ca – Jun 24, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
In a reminder of Church teachings against premarital sex, Alberta's Catholic bishops are urging parents to think carefully about vaccinating their daughters against the human papilloma virus.
Canoe.ca – Jun 24, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Hassle not over for Plan B girls
Emergency contraception pills are expected to be available soon right off some pharmacy shelves -- if they aren't already in certain places -- thanks to a recent regulatory change.
Canoe.ca – Jun 24, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
Emergency contraception pills are expected to be available soon right off some pharmacy shelves -- if they aren't already in certain places -- thanks to a recent regulatory change.
Canoe.ca – Jun 24, 2008 12:00 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
