By Julie Rovner, NPR News
July 14, 2009
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More than nearly any other issue, abortion has the potential to throw a wrench into the already fragile gears of the major health care overhaul now starting to churn on Capitol Hill.
“I take a view that there’s almost anything [that can be compromised] [...]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first generic version of the “morning after” emergency contraceptive pill.
Previously the only version of the pill on the market was Plan B, which was available without a prescription for women 18 and older and with a prescription for those 17 and under.
The new generic will, [...]
Swedish hospital will launch a study this fall to see if there is a link between migraines and a potentially dangerous pregnancy disorder called pre-eclampsia.
About 8% of women will develop pre-eclampsia during pregnancy, but most cases are mild. In some cases, however, pre-eclampsia can be severe and lead to serious neurological complications including stroke and [...]
Dr. Carolyn Clancy, director of the US Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, writes a regular advice column for consumers to help them navigate the health-care system. In this column, Dr Clancy talks about a checklist developed by her agency to help women protect their health.
Checklist Helps Women Give Equal Time to Their Health Needs
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