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Palestinian, Israeli Girls Run Together Through Tense Times

By Eetta Prince-Gibson & Por Alison Bowen ● Health & Science ● February 1, 2016

Runners Without Borders provides a dose of normalcy that’s not always easy for its members to handle. “Some of our friends think that this is disloyal to the Palestinian cause,” says the mother of one girl. “It isn’t always comfortable for us.”

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U.S. Takes Baby Step in Helping Pregnant Women, New Moms

By Dr. Crystal T. Clark ● Commentary ● January 28, 2016

Join me in applauding the government-appointed panel’s recommendations about pregnant women, new moms and depression. But let’s also notice the questions they raise about ongoing barriers that women face. And let’s review some risks that did not get covered.

Zika Reignites Debate on Reproductive Rights in Latin America

By Kimberly Jane Tan & Por Alison Bowen ● Health & Science ● January 28, 2016

Governments are telling women to restrict pregnancies in Latin America. Women’s advocates say that puts reproductive rights at the center of the public health response to the Zika virus.

Female Teen Athletes Put Knee Safety on Coaches’ Shoulders

By Bethany Woodcock & Por Alison Bowen ● Health & Science ● January 28, 2016

Since girls have a dramatically higher risk of ACL tears, teen athletes wish the adults who are supervising them would require some simple strength-training exercises to prevent this widespread and disabling knee injury.

Mothers of Children with Autism Deserve Some Relief

By Dr. Sarah C. Bauer & Por Alison Bowen ● Health & Science ● January 6, 2016

Most often, they bear the burden of caretaking stress. There are policy and funding remedies to pursue, such as those announced by Hillary Clinton yesterday. There’s also just being aware and taking the time for acts of kindness.

I Asked My Doctor About Low Libido During Breast-Cancer Treatment

By Dr. Kelly Michelson & Por Alison Bowen ● Health & Science ● January 5, 2016

That made me rare if not unique. Very few women raise this concern even though there are plenty of reasons to prioritize sex. We must open a door on this part of the treatment and recovery process and here are three ways to start.

Planned Parenthood Attacks Intensify Pressure on Independent Clinics

By Sharon Johnson ● Health & Science ● December 21, 2015

These abortion clinics have fewer resources but are exposed to the same if not worse risks. “The longer the expanded protests continue, the greater the risks of copycat crimes like the arsons at the four Planned Parenthood clinics this summer,” says the director of one clinic.

Patriarchy Is the Only Way to Explain Pregnancy Politics

By Project Largo Administrator ● Health & Science ● December 18, 2015

We are witnessing dazzling advances in fertility treatments. But why, as we teeter on the brink of uterus transplants, are women catching more flak at pharmacies for just trying to fill a birth control prescription? And why is there not a single law about male fertility?

Single Indian Woman Fulfills Quest to Control Her Biological Clock

By Ramaa Reddy Raghavan & Por Alison Bowen ● Health & Science ● December 14, 2015

Jyotsna’s story begins with a decision to freeze her eggs five years ago in New York and is sustained by a remarkable degree of family and community support. “Ten years ago I would have said ‘no’,” says her mother. “But things are changing.”

Rising Obesity Threatens Global Progress on Maternal Health

By Nicola Hawley & Por Alison Bowen ● Health & Science ● December 1, 2015

In the United States OB-GYN practices are already adapting to the rise of obesity and the risks it adds to pregnancy. But the greatest burden will be felt in low-income and middle-income countries that are not prepared.