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Hundreds of thousands protest abortion reforms in Spain
MADRID (AFP) - Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Madrid Saturday to condemn plans by Spain's socialist government to liberalise abortion laws in the overwhelmingly Catholic country.
Nations:Spain Source:(AFP)
2009-10-17
Pregnant? Get a flu shot -- but it may be a hassle
WASHINGTON - It's hard for pregnant women to escape the message: You're at extra risk from swine flu -- it could trigger premature labor, hospitalize you for weeks, even kill you -- so be among the first in line for vaccine next month. But only about one in seven pregnant women gets a flu shot each winter.
Nations:U.S. Activities:2009 Swine Flu Source:(AP)
2009-09-29
Exercise During Pregnancy Keeps Newborn Size Normal
MONDAY, Sept. 21 (HealthDay News) -- Along with keeping mom healthy, regular exercise during pregnancy helps prevent excessive newborn weight, a new study shows.
Source:(HealthDay News)
2009-09-23
Oxfam warns of inaction on child, mother mortality
LONDON (AFP) - Millions of people are dying every year because of a lack of free healthcare in poor countries, Oxfam said Monday, urging world leaders to step up their commitment to cutting the figure.
Nations:Malawi Mozambique Liberia Nepal Source:(AFP)
2009-09-13
RU-486 abortion drug to be allowed in Italy
ROME - Italy has approved the use of the abortion drug RU-486, capping years of debate and defying opposition from the Vatican, which warned of immediate excommunication for doctors prescribing the pill and for women who use it.
Nations:Vatican Italy Source:(AP)
2009-08-01
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