Combined oral contraceptive pill helps painful periods A large Scandinavian study, that has been running for 30 years, has finally provided convincing evidence that the combined oral contraceptive pill does, indeed, alleviate the symptoms of painful menstrual periods reports scientists from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.
Chaput censures contraceptive plan Philadelphia Archbishop Charles J. Chaput is demanding that the Obama administration rescind what he calls its "flawed and dangerous" decision requiring virtually all employers to offer employees health coverage that includes contraceptives and "abortion-inducing drugs."
U-T: Contraceptive Rule Angers Some Church Leaders An Obama administration decision requiring church-affiliated employers to include contraceptive services in employee health plans has sparked protests from Catholics and other groups who say it assaults their religious freedom.
Marco Rubio takes on Obama over contraceptive rule Marco Rubio has said he’s not interested in being vice president. Repeatedly. But the Florida Republican senator has thrust himself into the middle of a high-profile, hot-button controversy — a move that will likely spark more talk of his future plans. Read full article >>
Contraceptive mandate could face tough sledding in Supreme Court The healthcare law's mandate to require religious-affiliated employers to pay for contraception for their workers has prompted two lawsuits. If the matter gets to the Supreme Court, it will go before justices who recently affirmed — in a 9-0 ruling — that the 1st Amendment gives special leeway to religious employers. The Supreme Court and the Obama administration, already headed for a face-off ...
Ultrasound As a Male Contraceptive? MONDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Ultrasound equipment used for physical therapy may have potential as a male contraceptive, according to a new animal study.
Obama’s breach of faith over contraceptive ruling One of Barack Obama’s great attractions as a presidential candidate was his sensitivity to the feelings and intellectual concerns of religious believers. That is why it is so remarkable that he utterly botched the admittedly difficult question of how contraceptive services should be treated under the new health-care law. Read full article >>
Ultrasound zaps could be male contraceptive Zapping testicles with ultrasound can reduce sperm counts and might be used in the future as an inexpensive, reliable and reversible male contraceptive, according to US researchers.
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