Don’t Let Cupid’s Arrows Make Your Eyes Water, With New Guide To Passionate Safer Sex From THT, UK

February 8th, 2010 by std
Just in time for Valentine's Day, HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is publishing an online guide with top tips on how to use condoms and protect your sexual health without killing the romantic mood. A recent study found 43% of men and 38% of women didn't always use a condom when having sex with a new partner¹...

Blogs Comments On Haitian Earthquake, Super Bowl Ad, Other Topics

February 8th, 2010 by std
The following summarizes selected women's health-related blog entries...

State Policy Developments: Iowa Seeks To Extend Birth Control Coverage; Minn. Eyes More Health Care For Poor; Miss. Drug Settlement

February 8th, 2010 by std
BusinessWeek: "Mississippi will receive $18.5 million from drug maker Eli Lilly and Co. as part of a settlement over claims the company promoted the anti-psychotic Zyprexa for ailments it was not federally approved to treat, Attorney General Jim Hood said Thursday" (Byrd, 2/4)...

HPV Vaccines May Reduce A Wide Range Of Genital Diseases

February 8th, 2010 by std
High-coverage human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations among adolescents and young women may result in a rapid reduction of genital warts, cervical cell abnormalities, and diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, researchers report in a new study published online in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute...

Overseas U.S. Military Facilities To Begin Stocking Emergency Contraception

February 8th, 2010 by std
Defense Department officials on Thursday announced that emergency contraception will be available at all military hospitals and health clinics around the world, the Washington Post reports. The decision was made on Feb...