Katrina Woznicki: Articles : Women's Enews

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Pregnancy Employment Bias Suits Surge March 1, 2005 Female employees charged pharmaceuticals giant Novartis with maternal bias as part of a $100-million gender-discrimination lawsuit last week. The case joins a surge in litigation brought by pregnant women charging job discrimination.
Cervical Cancer Tied to Secondhand Smoke January 25, 2005 Exposure to secondhand smoke increases the risk of developing cervical cancer, a new study found. The data are especially crucial to women living in the developing nations, where smoking is on the rise.
Study: Access to Plan B Does Not Increase Risky Sex January 5, 2005 A study released today finds that easy access to emergency contraception does not promote risky sexual behavior. The FDA will decide later this month whether to approve the drug for over-the-counter sale to women 16 and older.
Spotlight Turns on Celiac Disease December 30, 2004 Celiac disease affects millions of women, but often goes undiagnosed for years because doctors are unable to detect it. Now, with more studies and women speaking out, the disease is falling under the national spotlight.
One Study Finds AIDS Virus Transmitted Orally December 21, 2004 The AIDS virus spreads very quickly after oral exposure, according to a new study of monkeys. If confirmed, the finding could be of grave consequence to women and girls around the globe who breastfeed or engage in unprotected oral sex.
Race Matters When It Comes to Breast Cancer Care February 27th, 2003 A new study sheds light on disparities in diagnosis, treatment and survival among women of different race and class backgrounds.
Internet Filters Screen Out Health Information December 12, 2002 Internet filters designed to block pornographic Web sites also prevent users from accessing health information online up to a quarter of the time. Experts say the filters are bad news for teen-agers and low-income people who rely on the Net.
Anti-Cancer Vaccine Could Shield More Women Abroad December 3, 2002 Women and girls in developing countries are likely to benefit most from the new cervical cancer vaccine, but reaching them will be difficult. Also, advocates spar at the final public hearing on Title IX over the "proportionality" rule.
Women's Well-Being Varies Dramatically by State November 21, 2002 Women in Hawaii have the most freedom in reproductive rights, while Louisiana women face the highest poverty rates, according to a report released this week. In no one state do women achieve anything near equal footing with men.