teen pregnancy

Troubling Rise in Teen Birthrates Should Call Women to Action

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - January 7, 2009

What you can do to ensure your daughter doesn't become a statistic. more >>

Teens and Sex: How to Help Your Kids Dodge Pregnancy and STDs

By Lindsay Lyon - Health - December 10, 2008

Teenagers may not appreciate the importance of sexual health. That's where responsible parents step in. more >>

Sexually Charged TV Might Raise Risk of Teen Pregnancy

Health - November 3, 2008

But researchers stress finding doesn't establish a direct link between the two more >>

New Abortion Study Fuels Criticism of Obama and Praise of Palin

By Liz Halloran - Nation & World - September 19, 2008

A Family Research Council survey found abortion rates were down with parental notification laws. more >>

It's the Sex, Not Bristol Palin's Pregnancy, That Upsets Conservatives

By Paul Bedard - Washington Whispers - September 10, 2008

The Christian right is still buzzing positively about Bristol Palin's pregnancy. more >>

Britney Spears's Sister Sends Gift, Loses Privacy

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - September 4, 2008

After Jamie Lynn sent a baby gift to Bristol Palin, the company told the media. more >>

The Parties' Changing Stances on Abortion

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - September 3, 2008

I'm far more worried about the recently adopted abortion platforms than Bristol's pregnancy. more >>

Palin's Fans Not Troubled by News of Daughter's Pregnancy

By Michael Barone - Michael Barone - September 2, 2008

Conservatives are excited about Palin as vice president. more >>

Public Opinion: Is Sarah Palin's Daughter's Pregnancy a Political Issue?

Opinion - September 2, 2008

Will the Bristol Palin pregnancy affect how you vote in November? Post your thoughts. more >>

Evangelicals Say Palin's Daughter Won't Be an Issue

By Liz Halloran - Nation & World - September 1, 2008

A panel of evangelical leaders debates the Christian vote. more >>

Teen Birth Rates, Homicides on Increase, Report Shows

Health - July 11, 2008

But deaths from accidents and smoking among eighth-graders are down, researchers add more >>

Health Buzz: Radio-Wave Devices and Other Health News

By January W. Payne - Health - June 25, 2008

The sunny side of sun exposure, how hospitals treat women, and a dubious pregnancy pact. more >>

Teens Might Benefit from 'Baby Borrowers'

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - June 24, 2008

The Gloucester High School pregnancy story makes me think a new reality show might do a lot of good. more >>

Teen Pregnancy Pact: Symptom of Larger Problem

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - June 20, 2008

Why sex-ed classes aren't the entire solution. more >>

Health Buzz: Teens' Pregnancy Pact and Other Health News

Health - June 20, 2008

Skin cancer treatment, secret shoppers in doctors' offices, and the debate over at-home births more >>

How Jamie Lynn's News Can Help Sex-Educate Your Kids

By Deborah Kotz - Health - December 20, 2007

Spears's pregnancy gives parents an opportunity to broach a touchy but crucial topic. more >>

A Debate About Teaching Abstinence

By Deborah Kotz - Health - December 19, 2007

Teen births have ticked up after a long decline. Is sex education the reason? more >>