Subscribe to this tag Rihanna Embraces Her Role as Poster Girl for Domestic Violence
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - November 5, 2009
She's embarrassed by the leaked photo of her bruised face but willing to speak out against abusers.
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7 Swine Flu Facts You Need to Know Now
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - November 3, 2009
Hand sanitizer or soap? How many shots? What to do to protect yourself and your family from infection
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Planned Parenthood Assails Democratic Health Reform Critic
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Paul Bedard
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Deborah Kotz
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Washington Whispers - November 3, 2009
Rep. Bart Stupak's bid to strip abortion coverage from health reform is assailed by Planned Parenthood.
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Building a Diet That Lowers Inflammation
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Deborah Kotz
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Health - November 2, 2009
Certain foods reduce inflammation, while others raise it. What to eat, what to avoid.
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Inflammation, Genes, and Hypertension All Contribute to Alzheimer's Risk
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Deborah Kotz
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Health - November 2, 2009
While you can't control your genes, you can improve the other two and lower your risk of dementia.
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Chronic Inflammation: Reduce It to Protect Your Health
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Deborah Kotz
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Health - November 2, 2009
Inflammation is linked to diabetes, depression, heart disease, and cancer; what you can do about it.
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House Healthcare Bill Rewards Activism on Women's Issues
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 30, 2009
The bill also rewards those, like ex-NFL player Joe Theismann, who lobbied hard for men's health.
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Sick with H1N1? 6 Ways to Keep From Infecting Friends and Family
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 28, 2009
I got swine flu from my daughter and want to keep my other kids and in-laws from getting sick.
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Surgery for Breast Cancer: Complex Options, Difficult Decisions
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 27, 2009
Choosing between a lumpectomy and mastectomy isn't as easy as looking at a few study findings.
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Swine Flu Frustrations: Too Little Vaccine, Too Many Scare Tactics
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 23, 2009
My daughter seems to have it, and I can't understand why there's no test and not enough vaccine.
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Why Women Should Push for Healthcare Reform
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 21, 2009
We pay more for insurance, lack maternity coverage, and are excluded from plans for having C-sections.
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HPV Vaccine: Women Now Have a Choice Between Cervarix and Gardasil
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 19, 2009
Both have distinct advantages, so which one should you choose? And moms, there's now a shot for boys.
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Body Image Lessons From a Fired-for-Being-Too-Fat Model
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 15, 2009
Filippa Hamilton is speaking out about her firing from Ralph Lauren. Why women need to listen to her.
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Abortion Down, Contraception Up: Recipe for Health Reform?
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 14, 2009
A new report shows that abortions have dropped worldwide because of increased use of contraception.
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Why 1 in 4 Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients Still Opt for Mastectomies
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 13, 2009
Sometimes doctors are to blame, but often women get a breast removed against medical advice.
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Why Do Women Have Sex?
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 8, 2009
A new book uncovers our motivation, and, no, it's not just about love.
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What You Can Do to Find the Cause of Breast Cancer
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 7, 2009
Fill out a form online, and join the Army of Women willing to participate in research trials.
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Instant Body Image Boost: Fuller Figured Models in 'Glamour' Magazine
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 6, 2009
One women's magazine says it's committed to featuring a "greater range of body types."
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Getting the Swine Flu Vaccine: How Long a Wait?
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 5, 2009
Doctors bracing for an onslaught of patients in first few weeks, but some folks are still reluctant.
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Majority of Babies Will Live to 100—How Will They Do It?
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Deborah Kotz
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Health - October 2, 2009
Rising life expectancy means more of us will live not only longer but better through our senior years.
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Cervarix Didn't Cause British Girl's Death
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - October 1, 2009
Tumor was ruled to be the cause of death, but it's still smart to investigate vaccine safety risks.
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Want to Age Well? Avoid Midlife Weight Gain
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - September 30, 2009
Gaining as few as 9 pounds through the years can be bad for your health; here's how to prevent it.
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Did HPV Vaccine Cause a British Girl's Death?
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - September 29, 2009
The still-unanswered question may weigh into parents' decisions to get teenage girls immunized.
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With Rapid Swine Flu Spread, Will H1N1 Vaccine Come Too Late?
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Deborah Kotz
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Health - September 24, 2009
Outbreaks may taper off before most adults can get vaccinated. Here's how to protect yourself now.
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5 Ways to Save Money on Birth Control in a Tough Economy
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Deborah Kotz
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On Women - September 23, 2009
Nearly half of women say they're delaying pregnancy, but some are skipping contraception to cut costs.
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