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Women's Health News

Study: Living Near Fast Food Ups Risk Of Obesity

If you're a black woman, new research shows that just living near a McDonald’s or Burger King can up your chances of having a higher BMI and put you at risk for diabetes and cancer.

Deadly medical errors: A hidden health care issue

Despite having the most expensive healthcare system in the world, the United States does not top the list of country rankings when it comes to stopping preventable deaths.

Obama administration plans to appeal Plan B ruling

The Justice Department filed notice late Wednesday that it will challenge a federal court decision requiring the government to make emergency contraceptives available over the counter to women of all ages.

Polls and Pulse

Do you think that mainstream media has exposed sexual assault so much that it has become normal and less shocking?

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Do you blame women for unwanted sexual advances?

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Do you think that Black women are often used as the subjects of sexually violent media?

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