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Hereditary Toxins Spur Scientific Concerns

By Molly Ginty ● Health & Science ● December 19, 2006

Synthetic chemicals that pervade the environment and the bodies of mothers and their children are attracting scientific inquiry. Next year, two major studies may help peg how exposure to these pollutants is related to disease. Second of two parts.

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Female Troubles for Wildlife Raise Human Worries

By Molly Ginty ● Health & Science ● December 18, 2006

Across the U.S., female animals exposed to toxic chemicals are suffering from a flurry of health problems. As scientists examine the impact of environmental pollution, some are pondering what the results may mean to female humans. First of two parts.

U.N. Women Primed for Stronger, Central Agency

By Bojana Stoparic ● Health & Science ● November 24, 2006

A U.N. report urges the creation of a single women’s agency with higher standing. The study follows another U.N. report on global violence that may spur the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence campaign starting Nov. 25.

Katrina’s Final Blow Leaves Family on the Edge

By Juliette Terzieff ● Commentary ● October 20, 2006

Michelle Castillo has cobbled together a new home for her family, but their lives, like thousands of Hurricane Katrina survivors, are now dominated by financial concerns. Last in a year-long series about one woman trying to rebuild her life.

Female Candidates Rally Dems in Washington State

By Jennifer Zahn Spieler ● Health & Science ● October 3, 2006

Two candidates in Washington state are attracting national attention. Maria Cantwell hopes to maintain the state’s all-female delegation in the U.S. Senate. Darcy Burner is an impressive fundraiser taking on a better-known U.S. House representative.

Myerson Claimed Her Heritage Along With Crown

By Louise Bernikow ● Arts & Culture ● September 1, 2006

September 8, 1945: Bess Myerson becomes the first Jewish Miss America.

Katrina Survivor Hangs On; Help Has Yet to Arrive

By Juliette Terzieff ● Commentary ● August 27, 2006

Michelle Castillo would like to ignore the date, but she expects to cry on the Aug. 29 anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. As a single mother, she says rental aid would help get her back on track.

Menstrual Suppression Is Too Risky an Experiment

By Leslie Botha ● Health & Science ● August 23, 2006

This month, doctors are being trained to implant a contraceptive in women’s forearms that can suppress menstruation for up to three years. Leslie Botha says research on such menstrual suppressants is inadequate and women should think twice.

Katrina Survivors Lashed by Emotional Tailwinds

By Juliette Terzieff ● Commentary ● August 13, 2006

A year after Hurricane Katrina drove Michelle Castillo and her family from New Orleans they are struggling with anxiety, chronic stress and fatigue, as are an estimated 2 million other survivors.

Women Push for Seats at Climate Policy Table

By Bojana Stoparic ● Employment ● July 6, 2006

Women are not only expected to bear the brunt of global warming they are also often in the best position to redress environmental degradation. For these reasons women are pushing for more seats at tables where climate change is discussed.