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From Confusion to Clarity: New Mammogram Guidelines Explained!

By Amie Newman, Managing Editor

November 18, 2009 - 3:24pm

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Last week, the federal government released re-adjusted guidelines on breast cancer screenings, including mammograms and self-examination causing frustration, confusion and anger throughout the women's health community. Our Bodies, Our Blog explains. 


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Where's the Birth Control?

By Sharon Lerner

November 6, 2009 - 6:00am

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None of the bills emerging from either the House or the Senate require insurers to cover all of the elements of a basic gynecological "well-woman" visit leaving out essential care such as pelvic exams, STI counseling and - yes - birth control.

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Roundup: Ross Douthat on 08 Republican Electoral Losses; Obama and the Federal Courts

By Emily Douglas

December 8, 2008 - 11:20am

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Debate over abortion shifts to debate over rights of health care workers; anti-choice movement not to blame for 2008 Republican electoral losses?; Obama can reshape federal courts; Indian ashram rejects woman living with HIV.

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