Afghan women face near total social, economic and political exclusion
But recently, the level of participation has reached a new low – zero. Zero women in national or…
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Gaza: Women and girls struggle to manage their periods amid crisis
Globally, 1.8 billion people menstruate, yet for many, especially in crises zones, it’s far more than an inconvenience.…
‘We are women like you’: UN honours peacekeepers for work in gender empowerment
There, alongside civilian gender units, Ms. Syme met a group of local community members – both men and…
‘A silent crisis’: Obstetric fibrosis affects 500,000 women, yet it’s fully treatable
16 years – that is how long Dah had to live with the agonising condition, undergoing eight different…
‘Keep the lights on’ for women and girls caught up in crisis
The UN’s reproductive health agency, UNFPA, has been working to assess the impact of recent steep funding cuts,…
Lives of pregnant women and newborns at risk as funding cuts impact midwifery support
But despite their critical role, UN support for midwifery is under serious threat due to severe funding cuts.…
Subcutaneous fat emerges as a protector of Womans’ brains
Womans’ propensity to deposit more fat in places like their hips, buttocks and the backs of their arms,…
Women may experience different PCOS or PCOD symptoms depending on where they live
Women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in Alabama may be more likely to have excessive hair growth and…
Frozen embryo transfers linked with high blood pressure risks in pregnancy; What is sibling comparison?
In vitro fertilization (IVF) using frozen embryos may be associated with a 74% higher risk of hypertensive disorders…
Poshan Vatikas being set up across country to provide affordable access to fruits, vegetables, medicinal plants and herbs
Under various interventions taken up by the Ministry of Women and Child Development jointly with Ministry of Ayush,…
Boosting physical activity/curbing sitting time likely to lower breast cancer risk:Mendelian randomisation study reveals
Boosting physical activity levels and curbing sitting time are highly likely to lower breast cancer risk, finds research…
Some cancer immunotherapy treatments may damage fertility, women’s hormonal health
Researchers have discovered that some immunotherapy treatments used to treat cancer can cause fertility damage. It means these…
Mind your language when diagnosing women with polycystic ovary syndrome
The language used by doctors when diagnosing female patients with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can negatively impact their…
Inauguration of 2-day National Conference on “Uniformed Women in Uniformed Women in Prison Administration”
The Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju will inaugurate the 2-day National Conference on “Uniformed…
PM meets all-women crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama (INSV Tarini)
Six women officers of the Indian Navy, who are due to circumnavigate the globe on the sailing vessel,…
Outdoor light at night linked with increased breast cancer risk in women
A large long-term study found that breast cancer risk may be higher for women who live in areas…
The environmental injustice of beauty
Women of color have higher levels of beauty-product-related chemicals in their bodies compared to white women, according to…
Study in mice may reveal insights into causes of miscarriages for some women
Researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital have identified how natural killer cells in the mouse placenta can cause a…
Women show cognitive advantage in gender-equal countries
Women’s cognitive functioning past middle age may be affected by the degree of gender equality in the country…
Flax Seeds Help Women Most: Study
Flaxseed is the new sought-after supplement in faily diet owing to its component lignans which help women to…