Womens Health News
Komen backs off decision on funding cuts
In an apparent reversal of Susan G. Komen For the Cure's funding cuts to Planned Parenthood, the founder and CEO of the nation's largest breast-cancer advocacy agency said Friday that the group would amend the criteria that sparked a firestorm.
Under fire, Komen CEO denies politics in Planned Parenthood cuts
Nancy G. Brinker rejected accusations that the organization caved to political pressure in cutting ties to Planned Parenthood. She spoke to NBC's Andrea Mitchell.
What to do if you take recalled birth control pills
If you’ve been taking the birth control pills that were recalled Wednesday, there are some simple steps you can take to protect yourself against an unwanted pregnancy.
Planned Parenthood sees big spike in donations
Planned Parenthood said Wednesday that it received more than $400,000 from 6,000 donors in the 24 hours after news broke that its affiliates would be losing grants for breast screenings from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer foundation.
Bite for bite, women diners copy each other
By Allison BeckerMyHealthNewsDailyWomen who dine together tend to eat at the same pace, according to a new study. The researchers say they now want to find out whether the same applies to men.
Birth control pill recall amid pregnancy fear
Pfizer said on Tuesday it was recalling about a million packets of birth control pills in the United States because they may not contain enough contraceptive to prevent pregnancy.
Brazilian Blowout to get new warning label
The maker of a popular line of hair-straightening products has agreed to alert consumers that two of its formulations emit formaldehyde gas, a possible carcinogen, California's attorney general announced.
France arrests breast implant boss amid scare
The former head of a French company at the center of a breast implant scandal affecting tens of thousands of women worldwide has been arrested in southeast France.
Feds: Religious employers must cover the pill
Many church-affiliated institutions will have to cover free birth control for employees, the Obama administration announced Friday in an election-year move that outraged religious groups, fueling a national debate about the reach of government.