March 2013 - Our Bodies Ourselves

Access to Contraception Increases Social and Economic Benefits for Women And Society

By Rachel Walden | PUBLISHED: March 29, 2013

The Guttmacher Institute recently published a report examining how access to and the use of effective birth control affects women's lives. "The Social and … More

What Explains Variation in Cesarean Rates Between Hospitals?

By Rachel Walden | PUBLISHED: March 27, 2013

While cesarean rates (which reached an all-time high in 2007) are known to vary widely by state, they also vary quite a bit by … More

Are Right-to-Know Breast Density Laws Good for Women’s Health?

By Rachel Walden | PUBLISHED: March 21, 2013

There's been much discussion lately about routine mammogram screening for breast cancer, including, according a new study, the very real psychological harm connected … More

Our Bodies Ourselves Heads to Austin and Chicago With “Absolutely Safe”

By OBOS | PUBLISHED: March 15, 2013

Hey Austin and Chicago! Judy Norsigian, founder and executive director of Our Bodies Ourselves, and film director Carol Ciancutti are heading to your … More

Rally at the Supreme Court – Breast Cancer Gene Case to be Heard Next Month

By Rachel Walden | PUBLISHED: March 15, 2013

Arguments are scheduled to be heard by the Supreme Court on April 15 on the Myriad Genetics case, which will challenge patents held … More

Women’s History: The New York Times Reviews “Our Bodies, Ourselves”

By Christine Cupaiuolo | PUBLISHED: March 13, 2013

Forty years ago today, The New York Times reviewed "Our Bodies, Ourselves" under the headline "Thinking About the Thinkable." It's fascinating to see … More

FDA Approves Silicone Gel Breast Implant Without Public Meeting

By Rachel Walden | PUBLISHED: March 11, 2013

In late February, the FDA approved the Natrelle 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone-Gel Filled Breast Implant for breast augmentation in women age 22 … More

Europe Takes on Review of Birth Control Pills Containing Drospirenone

By Rachel Walden | PUBLISHED: March 5, 2013

While most birth control pills currently available in the United States are safe for most women, some newer pills that contain the progestin … More

Hospitals Clamp Down On Dangerous Early Elective Deliveries

By OBOS | PUBLISHED: March 4, 2013

By Phil Galewitz | Kaiser Health News For decades, doctors have been warned about the dangers of delivering babies early without a medical reason. But … More

Monthly Archives: March 2013