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AIDS is top cause of death for young women
In its first study of women's health around the globe, the World Health Organization said Monday that the AIDS virus is the leading cause of death and disease among women between the ages of 15 and 44. Full Story
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  Birth Control
Newsweek: The complicated history of Plan B
Weight gain after birth-control shot may last
The Pill may be less effective in obese women
Debate continues over safety of the Pill
Which birth control regimen is right for you?
  Pregnancy
Common antibiotics tied to birth defects
Group B strep vaccine shows promise in trial
1 embryo as good as 2 for pregnancy chances
Hospitals to crack down on induced labors
Most obese pregnant women gain too much
  Menopause
Hormone therapy may lower colon cancer risk
Acupuncture not helpful for hot flashes
4 myths about osteoporosis
Acupuncture beats drugs to treat hot flashes
Yoga soothes worst symptoms of menopause
  Other women's health news
Ow! Beware of bikini wax mishaps
Lean times mean tighter pants for stress eaters
Breast-feeding linked to high grades, college
Morning sickness drug shown safe for babies
Cervical cancer vaccine benefits older women
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  Famous breast cancer survivors
Movie stars, athletes and a former first lady who've all beaten the disease share what inspired them to keep fighting.

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Women's health videos
Girls behaving badly in sports
Nov. 10: Aggressive behavior in male sports barely raises an eyebrow, but some bad sportsmanship among women athletes causes outrage. Why do women’s brawls get more attention? Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with psychologist William Wiener and Jeff Hooker, head coach of women’s soccer at the University of Denver.
Abortion amendment to halt health reform?
Abortion debate divides Democrats
Abortion back in the spotlight
Is abortion an obstacle for the health bill?
  msnbc.com special report
BabyQuest

Part 1: Have kids? Sure ... someday
Readers debate best age for baby-making

Part 2: Baby-making at a crossroads
U.S. women going abroad for fertility help
How far is too far? Readers weigh in

Part 3: 2-for-1 is no baby bargain
Media goes gaga for megamultiples
  Video: Parents manage joyful abundance
Readers weigh mixed blessings of multiples


Part 4: Are men becoming obsolete?
His biological clock is ticking, too
Should kids be conceived after a parent dies? 
Dads don't come from labs, readers say

Part 5: Not giving up hope for biological baby
Getting off the infertility-treatment treadmill
Readers share their own 'baby quests'

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Breast cancer, what happens next
Breast cancer survivor Debbie Horwitz and photographer Missy McLamb documented Debbie's recovery and breast reconstruction in the book, "Myself: Together Again." Click "Launch" to see the images and hear Debbie's story.

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