Tag Archive | Abortion
‘Misinformed’ women fear the ‘morning after’ pill
Women fear using the “morning after” pill, owing to misinformation about how it works and where they can get it, revealed reproductive health experts. In the first national study of women’s use of emergency contraception since it was made available over the counter, it has been found that majority of women do not know they [...]
Human foetuses do not feel pain before 24 weeks
A new study has found that human foetuses do not feel pain before the age of 24 weeks.
H1N1 tied to serious health risks for pregnant women
Mums-to-be who contract the H1N1 flu strain are at risk for obstetrical complications including fetal
Early teen sex keeps delinquency away
Nov 13 : The earlier you have sex, the better, suggests a new study. The study by researchers at the University of Virginia says that, contrary to popular perception, those who have sex in their early teens may not have stepped on the path to delinquency.
Researchers uncover link between childbirth and reduced risk of breast cancer
October 3 : Researchers at the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center say that foetal cells transplanted to the mother before she gives birth, may be
Disease-causing bacteria have light-sensing ability
Aug. 24 : A study conducted at the University of California, Santa Cruz has revealed that the bacteria that cause brucellosis can sense light, and use the information to regulate their virulence.
Teenage abortions rise in Singapore
July 26 :Teenage abortions are on the rise in Singapore prompting heightened concern over young people’s cavalier views on sex, health ministry data said Thursday.
Researchers rule out link between breast cancer and abortion or miscarriage
Washington, Apr 24 : Researchers have ruled out any association between breast cancer and induced abortion or spontaneous abortion (miscarriage).
10 percent of national maternal deaths in Madhya Pradesh: UNICEF
Bhopal, Feb 18 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh registers 10 percent of the number of women dying at childbirth in India, according to UNICEF, which has called for a sustained commitment towards bettering the health of women and children in the state and the country.
New approach on reproductive rights
The release this week of the Center for American Progress position paper, “More Than a Choice,” marks the beginning of a new campaign for reproductive health and rights. The report, introduced Wednesday at a panel discussion at CAP headquarters, aims to steer the reproductive-rights movement away from abortion and towards a broader collection of reproductive [...]