Molly Ginty, Author at Women's eNews

Fibroids Get New Treatments, Funding Bill

By Molly Ginty ● Health & Science ● January 10, 2006

A medical research funding bill once again before Congress is among the promising developments for the 40 percent of U.S. women–including a particularly high number of African American women–who suffer adverse effects from uterine fibroids.

Some Hospitals Withhold Plan B After Rape

By Molly Ginty ● Crime & Law ● December 27, 2005

As rape survivors encounter problems getting emergency contraception at Catholic and even secular hospitals, health advocates express growing impatience with the FDA for not approving Plan B for over-the-counter sale.

New Prenatal Tests Raise Hopes and Fears

By Molly Ginty ● Health & Science ● November 29, 2005

Recently developed prenatal tests can detect genetic abnormalities and peg gender earlier than ever before. But some health advocates are concerned these tests could increase the number of selective abortions and even lead to “designer babies.”

States Open Back Door to Emergency Contraception

By Molly Ginty ● Uncategorized ● November 4, 2005

Congress renewed pressure this week on the FDA to allow over-the-counter sales of emergency contraception. Eight states already make that possible.

Endometriosis Researchers Share Data, Unknowns

By Molly Ginty ● Health & Science ● October 13, 2005

Endometriosis affects 10 percent of U.S. women and can lead to infertility. Last weekend, researchers focused on new treatments for a disease that lacks a definitive cure.

Plan B Activists Prepare for Next Battle at FDA

By Molly Ginty ● Uncategorized ● October 10, 2005

During a public comment period that ends Nov. 1, advocates are pushing the acting FDA commissioner to ease over-the-counter access to emergency contraception. The previous FDA chief delayed access in August, then suddenly resigned on Sept. 23.

9-11 Responders Struggle for Health, Help

By Molly Ginty ● Uncategorized ● September 15, 2005

An estimated one-half of the more than 13,000 women who carried out emergency work at Ground Zero four years ago report health ailments. As Congress considers cutting aid for such responders, advocates cry foul.

As C-Section Rate Grows, So Does Resistance

By Molly Ginty ● Uncategorized ● September 2, 2005

Caesarean section, in which a baby is delivered by abdominal surgery, has increased fivefold in the past 30 years, prompting concern among health advocates who say vaginal delivery is in many cases a healthier option.

Menopause Studies Scramble for Funds

By Molly Ginty ● Arts & Culture ● August 12, 2005

A growing number of women who once took hormone therapy are now taking black cohosh and eating soy foods to treat menopause. Major studies of the two therapies, however, are scrambling for needed funds.

Activists Put Focus on Women with HIV, AIDS

By Molly Ginty ● Arts & Culture ● July 28, 2005

Every 20 seconds, a woman contracts HIV, the infection that leads to AIDS. With a record 260,000 U.S. women living with this deadly disease, activists are battling to improve prevention and treatment.

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