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A new large prospective study in North America published in the June 18, 2005 British Medical Journal revealed that there was no difference in mortality rates between planned home births and hospital births for low risk women. The study found that "planned home births for low risk women in the United States are associated with similar safety and less medical intervention as low risk hospital births."

WOMENSENEWS)--Tracy had been enduring physical abuse from her partner--sometimes he would shove her or grab her arm--but she didn't really feel threatened. Then he put his hands on her throat and tried to strangle her. Tracy got scared. Though she didn't pass out, she felt powerless and frightened for her life. The fear drove her to seek help, and she went to the hospital, where a doctor referred her to a battered women's advocate. She made a safety plan, and eventually she decided to leave the relationship. The moment her partner tried to strangle her, Tracy said, was a turning p...

The safety of silicone gel-filled breast implants has been debated for years. On April 16, 1992, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the use of silicone gel-filled breast implants, except in very specialized cases. This ban happened after women with these implants reported many serious health problems. These are just some

If you’re thinking about getting cosmetic surgery, it’s your job to become an informed consumer. Selecting a qualified doctor, with a lot of training and experience in the procedure you’d like to get, is essential. Ask the right questions to get the best treatment