Health

The forgotten health crisis

Sexual and reproductive health problems remain the leading cause of death and disability among women, worldwide. In times of crisis, assault, violence and ill-health increase, yet all-too-often these issues are ignored. New ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Oct. 17-21

The annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine was held from Oct. 17 to 21 in Baltimore and attracted approximately 5,000 participants from around the world, including physicians, researchers, nurses, ...

Oncology & Cancer

Curing cancer, one tax return at a time

Those contribution lines on your 540 State Income Tax Return where you can fill in donation amounts for nearly 30 different California-based funds? Those are just nickel-and-dime funds without much impact, right?

Health

Confidential discussions are key to improving teen health visits

Teens who have the option to privately and confidentially discuss health concerns with their doctor are more likely to talk about reproductive health, mental health, issues at school, and some self-care topics than they would ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Initial reproductive health visit suggested at age 13 to 15 years

(HealthDay)β€”An initial visit for screening and provision of reproductive preventive health care services is recommended between the ages of 13 to 15 years, according to a Committee Opinion published in the May issue of ...

Health

Philippine court rules family planning law legal

The Philippine Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that a family planning law is constitutional, allowing the government to provide reproductive health care services primarily to the country's poor despite strong opposition to the ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Reproductive coercion, intimate partner violence prevalent

Enough women experience reproductive coercion – male behavior to control contraception and pregnancy outcomes – that a research team now recommends health care providers address the subjects with their patients and tailor ...

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