January 2013
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Reproductive Health Daily: Penicillin versus the... →
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A new CBS report, citing an Emory University economist, says that penicillin - not the birth control pill - is what was really responsible for the “sexual revolution” of the 60s. I disagree with this for a few reasons - while it certainly removed one of the biggest-then-fears about unprotected…
RH Reality Check: Personhood USA's Unhinged... →
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Written by Imani Gandy for RH Reality Check. This diary is cross-posted; commenters wishing to engage directly with the author should do so at the original post.
There’s an old saying: A hit dog will holler. That phrase came to mind as I read Personhood USA’s unhinged response to…
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December 2012
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Sandy Aftermath Highlights Need for Storm Surge... →
Great piece on the issues surrounding storm surge protection in the context of Sandy aftermath.
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RH Reality Check: Texas Abortion Drug Bill Could... →
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Written by Mary Tuma for RH Reality Check. This diary is cross-posted; commenters wishing to engage directly with the author should do so at the original post.
Published in partnership with The American Independent.
A GOP lawmaker is looking to make Texas the latest state to…
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Circumcision to Prevent HIV
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Circumcision to prevent HIV and STDs is a very contentious issue - but it is often greatly misunderstood and the arguments simplified. Check out my latest post on the The 2x2 Project and find out why context, consent, and risk are essential to the debate.
November 2012
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How The Tragic Death Of A Woman Denied An Abortion... →
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We have to constantly be on watch for the incremental steps being taken to chip away at reproductive rights.
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UN Pulse from U.N. Dag Hammarskjöld Library:... →
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“I am very pleased to see that the number of women dying in pregnancy and childbirth continues to decline. This shows that the enhanced effort of countries, supported by UNFPA and other development partners, is paying off. But we can’t stop here. Our work must continue to make every…
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The Declining Mental Health of Millenials: Is... →
Is narcissism behind the rise in depression among adolescents?
October 2012
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1980s Redux? The Criminalization of HIV
Check out my latest post over at the 2x2 Project, about HIV criminalization laws. Learn about how they impact public health and prevention education efforts.
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Who is Left Behind After Passing the Affordable... →
Check out my article about those people left out of the Affordable Care Act’s expansions - hint: it’s the most vulnerable Americans/
September 2012
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The Problem with Abstinence Only Education →
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The Top Five Myths About the Affordable Care Act →
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Interested in Health Communication?
My fellowship has recently launched its website, and if you’re interested in public health, you should come check us out!
We break down public health research and epidemiological trends into understandable and compelling writing with the goal of increasing interest in and understanding of such research. We touch upon everything from sexual health to climate change’s effects on disease...
August 2012
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Lots of Rest Can Prevent STD Transmission! At...
For shame, Clovis. For shame.
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Philippines Decides to Help its Women Protect...
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The Philippines’ Congress has passed a long overdue bill that will increase access to contraception to women around the country who have historically had difficulty accessing it, and will also mandate sex education in schools. Opposition has been fierce from the Roman Catholics in this staunchly religious nation, but the health of women won out.
July 2012
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PEPFAR Increases Number of Births in Health...
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Great news - a study out of Mailman, Columbia’s School of Public Health, shows that the PEPFAR funding and programs have led to an increase in babies being born in health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa. This can greatly reduce maternal and newborn deaths from preventable birth complications and infections.
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What Charlie Sheen Teaches Us About Domestic... →
Fantastic, crucial piece - it has always appalled and amazed me that this man consistently continues to get the attention he receives given all we know about how he treats women.
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Does Social Media Make Us Feel Bad About...
Despite all the great things that social media has done, is it ultimately doing more harm than good when it comes to healthy self-esteem and positive senses of self?
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Sole Abortion Clinic in Mississippi Saved by... →
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Just under the wire.
June 2012
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Did Conservatices Win the Healthcare Messaging...
Certainly seems like it!
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In Case You Felt That Some Were Overreacting About... →
Turns out actually…we weren’t freaked out enough! At least in the sense that deaths from swine flu appear to be about 15 times higher than originally reported…
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Games Work Towards Gender Equity
Here’s some good news - a new study out of the International Center for Research on Women shows that coaches who are trained in ways to address gender parity through interventions during sports training can actually alter the ways boys perceive women and girls.
Changing - at the very least encouraging questioning of - some of the damaging socially-ingrained notions of women’s roles at...
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Taliban Blocks Polio Vaccinations in Pakistan →
This is pretty devastating - Pakistan is one of the only THREE countries where the disease is still endemic (meaning that the infection is maintained in the population without any need for external inputs - like new people coming into the country who are infected), and they have about 200 new cases a year.
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New Guttmacher Study Reminds Us How Little... →
…But it’s more nuanced and complicated than that.
“More than half of young men and a quarter of young women who participated in a 2009 survey displayed serious gaps in knowledge about common contraceptive methods.” This isn’t too surprising to reproductive health advocates, but the further detailed breakdown is interesting:
“Sixty-nine percent of young women...
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May 2012
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How D.C. Became the New Frontline for Abortion... →
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Fascinating piece in the Atlantic about how D.C. is facing the same abortion attacks that conservative states have been launching in the past couple of years - great read for all our followers concerned with reproductive rights and health!
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Argentinian Women with HIV Infected By Stable... →
A new report by the IPS shows that most women in Argentina recently infected with HIV had the virus transmitted to them by partners they believed to be stable and with whom they had believed themselves to be in committed partnerships with - sometimes for years. This poses a host of new issues to address in reproductive health in Argentina. What are your thoughts?
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Facebook Helping with Organ Donation
Facebook now lets users indicate whether or not they are organ donors. I’m a big advocate of organ donation; I hope this also opens up the opportunity for the issue to address conerns people might have and dispel some myths!
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Body Judgments Begin...Pretty Close to Birth! →
I dissect a couple new studies that address when judgments about weight may begin, and what protects adolescent girls from engaging in disordered eating behaviors…let me know your thoughts~
April 2012
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March 2012
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Storm Over Women's Health Care in Texas is a Long... →
No surprises here…
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The Changing Face of Development in the Fight for... →
In honor of International Women’s Day, let’s take a look at how global development is changing. New pathways, collaborations, youth perspectives, and engaged grantees - all essential elements of necessary development innovation.
February 2012
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Wodka's Sling at Sex Workers
In case you were interested in using vodka to measure the merits and statuses of sex workers, I’ll just direct you here…
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