Frances C. Whittelsey, Author at Women's eNews

‘America the Beautiful’ Probes Fashion’s Ugly Side

By Frances C. Whittelsey ● Arts & Culture ● October 28, 2008

A trio of indie movies highlight America’s toxic obsession with weight and its harmful impact on women and girls. Advocates say it’s difficult to mount a counter attack against harmful media images.

Women Resume 30-Year-Old Agenda in Time for 2008

By Frances C. Whittelsey ● Politics ● November 15, 2007

More than 600 people gathered in New York a few days ago to mark the 30th anniversary of a landmark women’s activism event that left a long, unfinished agenda. A 10-point plan for the 2008 election campaigns looks to restart the momentum.

Menopause Awareness Month Highlights Unknowns

By Frances C. Whittelsey ● Health & Science ● September 27, 2007

What was once euphemistically referred to as women’s “change of life” is now a topic fit for musical marquees. But as Menopause Awareness Month comes to a close, women’s advocates say therapies are still shrouded in uncertainty.

EU’s Hormone Patch Stirs Uneasy Debate in U.S.

By Frances C. Whittelsey ● Health & Science ● September 10, 2007

A testosterone patch touted as a way to boost sex drive after menopause and hysterectomy is now on the market in Europe. Some in the U.S. say they can’t wait till it arrives; others decry it as the “medicalization” of sexual desire.

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‘America the Beautiful’ Probes Fashion’s Ugly Side

Women Resume 30-Year-Old Agenda in Time for 2008

Menopause Awareness Month Highlights Unknowns

EU’s Hormone Patch Stirs Uneasy Debate in U.S.