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State restores license of abortion doctor; 2 others' still suspended
A state panel restored the license of the doctor who is medical director of a group of abortion clinics accused by state regulators of putting women's health at risk, while the licenses of two other physicians who worked at the clinics remain suspended....
Tags: Justice System, General Practitioners, Abortion, Lawyers, Hospitals and Clinics
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U.S. top court bars patents on human genes unless synthetic
ReutersWASHINGTON (Reuters) - A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday prohibited patents on naturally occurring human genes but allowed legal protections on synthetically produced genetic material in a compromise ruling hailed as a partial victory for...Tags: Biotechnology, Biotechnology Industry, Education, Colleges and Universities, Ovarian Cancer
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Hoag Hospital criticized after dropping elective abortions
Hoag Hospital's decision to stop performing elective abortions in the wake of its affiliation with a Catholic healthcare group has sparked an outcry among women's rights advocates, who say the move diminishes access to high-quality reproductive care....
Tags: Feminism, Hospitals and Clinics, Plan B (drug), Social Issues
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Herring, Obenshain paint sharp contrasts in first attorney general's race debate
VIRGINIA BEACH – In the first debate of the general election race for attorney general Saturday, candidates Mark Herring and Mark Obenshain worked to paint each other as extreme partisans who would use the office to further their political...Tags: National Security Agency, Lawyers, Marriage, Executive Branch, Timothy M. Kaine
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Abortion advocates challenge Hoag ban
Hoag Hospital's decision to stop performing elective abortions in the wake of its affiliation with a Catholic health-care group has sparked an outcry among women's rights advocates, who say the move diminishes access to high-quality reproductive care....Tags: Justice System, Roman Catholicism, Lawyers, Medical Procedures and Tests, Hospitals and Clinics
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Top 3 Health tips: More ways to use social media for better health
Social media is not only for keeping in touch with your friends, you also can reap some major health benefits, too. Women lose weight, give up smoking and even get support for major health concerns via these social platforms thanks to a built-in community...Tags: Social Media, Recipes, Quitting Smoking, Emmaus
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Offering a 24-hour delivery service
Kathleen Anne Breen — all 8 pounds, 11 ounces and 21 inches of her — lay on her mother's chest at Hoag Hospital in Newport Beach. She had been born just hours before, and now, shielded by a blanket and tiny hat, she slept with the serenity...
Tags: Health and Medical Professionals, Arts and Culture, Cesarean Section, Hospitals and Clinics, Medical Specialization
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Mailbag: Providing abortions is not a service
I was disappointed to see the letters in your mailbag section all held the same opinion — that Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian was wrong to ban abortions at its facility. I hope you will publish other opinions as well about this matter. I, for...Tags: Infertility, Abortion, Hospitals and Clinics, Family Planning, Human Interest
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Q & A: OTC morning-after pill sales coming, but not yet
WASHINGTON (AP) — Don't look for the morning-after pill to move next to the condoms on drugstore shelves right away — but after a decade-plus fight, it appears it really will happen. Backed into a corner by a series of court rulings, the Obama...
Tags: Kathleen Sebelius, Plan B (drug), Family Planning, American Academy of Pediatrics, Health Treatments
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Feds: Morning-after pill appeal officially on hold
NEW YORK (AP) — The Obama administration's appeal in the legal fight over morning-after pills has been officially put on hold until a judge weighs a new plan to allow girls of all ages to buy the contraceptives without a prescription, according to a...
Tags: Justice System, Kathleen Sebelius, Manhattan (New York City), Plan B (drug), Crime, Law and Justice
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Hair loss: It's not just for men
Premium Health News ServiceWe've grown accustomed to seeing men lose their hair as they get older. These days, it's not only socially acceptable for a man to be bald--it's physically appealing. Celebrities like Sean Connery, Bruce Willis and Vin Diesel have made bald sexy. But...Tags: Personal Service, Medical Procedures and Tests, Pharmaceuticals, Chemical Industry, Health Treatments
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Mailbag: As doctors, we oppose abortion ban
Re. "Commentary: Hoag is committed to women's health," (May 24): As obstetricians/gynecologists who admit patients to Hoag Hospital, we are compelled to respond to the commentary by Robert Braithwaite, Hoag CEO, and Gary McKitterick, chairman of the Hoag...Tags: Infertility, Abortion, Hospitals and Clinics, Family, Family Planning
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