Molly Ginty, Author at Women's eNews

Single-Payer Health Push Rallies Behind Conyers

By Molly Ginty ● Arts & Culture ● January 11, 2009

As Obama prepares to take office, many women’s advocates are backing a single-payer health insurance reform championed by Rep. John Conyers Jr. With so many Americans uninsured and underinsured, it’s “past time for change” says Conyers.

FDA Holds Meeting on New Female Condom

By Molly Ginty ● Uncategorized ● December 11, 2008

On Dec. 11, an FDA committee will vote on a pre-market approval application for a cheaper version of the female condom, first introduced 14 years ago. The product is hailed as an important tool in preventing AIDS, but is poorly promoted.

For Women, AIDS Day Comes With Dose of Frustration

By Molly Ginty ● Health & Science ● December 1, 2008

On Dec. 1, the 20th annual World AIDS Day, health advocates are raising the alarm about the quadrupling of HIV-AIDS among American women and the failure of the U.S. heath care system to address this growing pandemic.

Industry, Feds Entice Black Mothers to Bottle Feed

By Molly Ginty ● Commentary ● November 17, 2008

Half of the infant formula sold in the U.S. is distributed by the government to low-income mothers. Critics say marketing inhibits black women from breastfeeding and the bottle habit needs to be broken. Fourth in a series on black maternal health.

Health Care Advocates Push Candidates for Answers

By Molly Ginty ● Health & Science ● October 3, 2008

Barack Obama and John McCain have opposing approaches to providing more Americans with health insurance. Women’s health advocates are pressing for more details and hope to raise the political temperature of health care reform before the election.

Efforts Mount to Improve Black Breastfeeding Rates

By Molly Ginty ● Uncategorized ● August 3, 2008

More black women are choosing to reap the benefits of nursing. World Breastfeeding Week is Aug. 1-7, and more hospitals are reaching out to new mothers to boost breastfeeding and their babies’ health. Second in a series on maternal black health.

Tough Economy Tightens Surrogacy Market

By Molly Ginty ● Employment ● June 23, 2008

Increasing numbers of infertile people have been using surrogacy to have children. But it’s expensive, and a tougher economy and tighter credit market are pushing it further out of reach for those with middle incomes.

‘Abortion Drug’ Awaits New Political Treatment

By Molly Ginty ● Health & Science ● June 9, 2008

Since 2000, mifepristone has been prescribed to induce abortions. But controversy over its official use has stymied scientists’ ability to research its potential to treat breast cancer and other diseases. Advocates say the election could change that.

Few U.S. Moms Meet Six-Month Breastfeeding Goal

By Molly Ginty ● Health & Science ● May 11, 2008

The CDC just reported a sharp increase in U.S. women who have breastfed their infants. But the most-watched target–exclusive breastfeeding for six months–was disappointing. There all women fell short. Among African Americans it was only 20 percent.

Environmental Health Risks Gain Research Ground

By Molly Ginty ● Health & Science ● April 29, 2008

Environmental threats to women’s health have long been overlooked, say activists. But this month California announced a major study of toxins and breast cancer and Wal-Mart backed off bisphenol A, a chemical that is prevalent in women’s bodies.

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