PPNEO Echoes National Study - Birth Control Pills are Basic Health Care
PPNEO echoes national study - birth control pills are basic health care(PRWEB) December 05, 2011 As the region s largest provider of reproductive health care, non-profit Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio (PPNEO) echoes the results of a new survey conducted by the Guttmacher Institute confirming the benefits of oral contraceptive pills (OCPs, birth control pills) beyond preventing pregnancy. ...

Steamboat briefs: Safe handling, cooking can help prevent Thanksgiving blues
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is conveying a simple message for Thanksgiving: Proper food handling and preparation can prevent regrettable Turkey Day illnesses.

New Version of Contraceptive Implant Is Easier to Insert
The drugmaker Merck has introduced a new version of its long-acting contraceptive implant Implanon, designed for easier insertion and removal by health care professionals.