All Entries in the "Women's Health" Category

Michigan Embryonic Stem Cell Research Measure Unlikely To Face Challenges To Enactment

The Tuesday approval of Michigan’s Proposal 2 — which will allow embryos created for fertility treatments that otherwise would be discarded

to be used for stem cell research — will make it difficult for the state Legislature to outlaw or penalize embryonic stem cell research, the

Study Improves Recovery For Mothers With Depression, University Of Liverpool, England

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed a therapy programme to treat depression in women in developing countries. Although depression is a major health problem world-wide, experts say its impact is greatest in developing countries where 80% of the population live. Often there are no resources available to treat sufferers.

Many Religious Voters Place Economy Ahead Of Hot Button Social Issues

The economic crisis “dominated” the priorities of religious voters who typically vote based on issues such as abortion rights, helping President-elect Barack Obama to “cut into the so-called God gap” and win votes that usually go to Republican candidates, the AP/Kansas City Star reports.

Sexual Intimacy And Breast Cancer Survivors: New Research

An Indiana University study found that young, female breast cancer survivors often suffer from sexual and intimate relationship issues and are interested in using sexual enhancement products to treat these problems. The study, “Young Female Breast Cancer Survivors: Their sexual function and interest in sexual enhancement products and services,” was published Nov. 4 [...]