Why we don't have better birth control: politics and profits impede contraceptive research

Article Abstract:

Women do not have many more contraceptive choices than they had in the 1960s because of the political activities of anti-abortion activists, government cutbacks in research and drug manufacturers' fears of product liability lawsuits. More research should be encouraged.

Research, Pro-life movement, Contraceptives

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When massage is medicine

Article Abstract:

Massage can be therapeutic as well as relaxing. Infants with low birth weight, insomniacs, disturbed children and others have been known to benefit from massage. Research results of professor of psychology, pediatrics and psychiatry Tiffany Field are discussed.

Health aspects, Massage for children, Children, Massage

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Medicine vs. politics

Article Abstract:

A federal moratorium does not allow the use of fetal tissues obtained from abortions in research projects because women might more easily choose to have an abortion. Fetal tissue transplantation provides excellent treatment for several diseases.

Fetal tissues, Fetal tissue transplantation

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