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A Brief History of Sterilization Abuse in the U.S. and its Connection to ICE Mass Hysterectomies in Georgia
By: NWHN Staff Deep Dive ArticlesBy Gabriela Salas On September 15, 2020, a whistle-blower complaint alleged that immigrant women in a privately-run Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Ocilla, Georgia were being coerced into unnecessary hysterectomies and subjected to medical neglect. In light of this horrific news, the NWHN wanted to present a brief history of sterilization and…
The NWHN denounces Trump’s raw power grab, SCOTUS pick
By: Cindy Pearson Deep Dive Articles, Press ReleasesWashington, D.C. – Over the last week, we’ve had little chance to mourn the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a long-time champion of women’s health, or to celebrate her life. Instead, we’ve been fighting to protect her legacy – and our rights – from a raw power grab. Even before Donald Trump’s announcement today, Senate…
The NWHN’s statement in response to the denial of justice for Breonna Taylor
By: Evita Almassi Deep Dive Articles, Press ReleasesBreonna Taylor was asleep in her apartment on March 13. In the middle of the night, she was shot six times and killed by Louisville police officers recklessly executing a warrant with incorrect information. The Kentucky Attorney General announced on September 23 that no charges would be brought against the officers whose bullets killed Breonna…
Saving the Supreme Court: The Next Six Weeks Could Change Everything
By: Sarah Christopherson Abortion, Health Care Reform Deep Dive ArticlesIn brazen disregard of their own stated principles, Senate Republicans are ramming through an illegitimate Court nomination with the election on the line.
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Toxic Personal Care Products and Women’s Health: A Public Health Crisis
By: M. Isabelle Chaudry ,Cosmetics, Personal Care Products, Toxic Cosmetics Deep Dive ArticlesWith few exceptions, current federal law does not require makers of cosmetics and other personal care products sold in the United States to get approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before their products go on the market.
Based on an informal poll of 9 staff members, 4 of us admitted to having an old bottle of unfinished opioids on the shelf at home, gathering maybe its 10th year of dust. But how could that be? Aren’t we...
The Scientific Integrity Act and Its Potential to Serve as Legislative Protection for the Queer Community
By: Julia Kagan ,LGBTQ, Trans Health Care Deep Dive ArticlesThe Scientific Integrity Act is revolutionary, but it’s also ridiculous that we are living in a time where it’s needed. These days, it’s necessary to legally mandate agency heads and government leaders to honor basic, accurate facts rather than ideas...
Unregulated Cosmetics, Eurocentric Beauty Standards, and the Effect on Black Women’s Health
By: M. Isabelle Chaudry ,Black Women, Cosmetics, Personal Care Products, Racism, Toxic Cosmetics, Women of Color Deep Dive ArticlesCosmetic manufacturers have a legal responsibility for the safety and labeling of their products, but many cosmetic products marketed and sold in the U.S contain toxic chemicals. These unsafe, unregulated products pose unique risks to Black women.
Rx for Change: Transgender Gender-Affirming Hormone Treatment
By: Nancy Worcester and Mariamne Whatley ,Health Insurance, LGBTQ, Rx for Change, Sex Hormones, Trans Health Care Deep Dive ArticlesOur experiences and research tell us that the urgent message is that life-saving transgender health care needs to be available to more transgender people.
What to Expect When You Stop Expecting: Demystifying Miscarriage and Medication Abortion
By: Sarah Christopherson ,Abortion, Gynecological Health, Medication Abortion, Miscarriage, Pregnancy Deep Dive ArticlesAnti-abortion zealots have sought to criminalize miscarriage and charge women for “endangering” their pregnancies. Here's what you need to know.
NWHN in Action – May/June 2019
By: Sarah Christopherson ,NWHN In Action Newsletter, Raising Women's Voices, The Women's Health Activist Newsletter Deep Dive ArticlesWhat is the NWHN doing to fight for women's rights? Read on to find out.
Rx for Change: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
By: Charlea T. Massion, MD, and Adriane Fugh-Berman, MD ,Diabetes, Gynecological Health, Obesity, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), Rx for Change Deep Dive ArticlesPolycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is another name for “chronic oligoanovulation”—irregular or absent ovulation resulting in irregular or absent menstruation. PCOS may be associated with ovaries that have multiple cysts; hyperandrogenism (increased DHEA and/or testosterone); excessive facial or body hair (hirsuitism);...
An Open Letter to FDA’s New Commissioner
By: Cindy Pearson ,FDA Advocacy, FDA Commissioner Deep Dive ArticlesThe public pays for more than half of the FDA's budget each year, which entitles us to have a say in the agency’s operations. Late last year, we gave your predecessor, Scott Gottlieb, a report card on his first year...
FDA General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel Meeting on Breast Implant Safety
By: Tessa Ruff ,Breast Health, Breast Implants, FDA Advocacy Deep Dive ArticlesEarlier in March, the FDA sent warning letters to two breast implant manufacturers, Mentor and Sientra, citing their failure to conduct safety studies after approval. In Australia and France, authorities have been pulling textured implants off the market due to...