Articles for Women Health

Jennifer Siebel Newsom discusses women, health and safety. And Trump.
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Jennifer Siebel Newsom discusses women, health and safety. And Trump.

LA Times  

First Partner of California Jennifer Siebel Newsom, shown in 2023, is an advocate for women’s health and safety. I recently had the chance to interview Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California’s first partner, at her second Gender Equity Summit in Sacramento — this one focusing on the intersection of health and safety and how to be a leader in uncertain times. And …

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The Impact of Age on Fertility: What You Need to Know
3 weeks, 6 days ago

The Impact of Age on Fertility: What You Need to Know

Deccan Chronicle  

Conception is a complex process influenced by age, genetics, lifestyle, and environment. This article explores the impact of age on fertility in men and women, the reasons behind these changes, and ways to enhance reproductive health. How Age Impacts Fertility in Women and Men Age significantly affects fertility in both genders, with more pronounced effects in women. While these technologies …

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Hashimoto’s: The Thyroid Gland Health Scare
1 month, 1 week ago

Hashimoto’s: The Thyroid Gland Health Scare

Deccan Chronicle  

In recent times, many celebrities have come out in the open to talk about their mental health issues and other conditions. The latest to join this brigade is the Singham Again actor Arjun Kapoor who confirms to suffer from Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, an autoimmune disorder wherein the immune system starts producing antibodies that attack and damage the thyroid gland, located in …

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Trump Harris election 2024: Imagine having RFK Jr. as the health secretary?!
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump Harris election 2024: Imagine having RFK Jr. as the health secretary?!

Slate  

In the final few days of a campaign, candidates try to project a “closing message” that they believe will win over any remaining undecided voters. Related From Slate Once Upon a Time, This Would Have Been a Hell of an October Surprise • Howard Lutnick, a finance industry CEO who is the co-chair of Trump’s White House transition planning team, …

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The deaths from abortion bans you won't hear about
2 months ago

The deaths from abortion bans you won't hear about

Salon  

Last month, ProPublica published two stories of women who died from abortion bans after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022 via the Dobbs decision. The state committee that reviewed her case was also “preventable.” Related A leading abortion provider on why restrictive laws are taking us back to the Dark Ages Pro-abortion activists warned before and after …

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Enabling easy access to pregnancy-related health info for government hospital patients
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Enabling easy access to pregnancy-related health info for government hospital patients

The Hindu  

Crowds pour into two of the major government maternity hospitals in Chennai, and most often, ensuring that pregnancy-related health information reaches the women and their families is tough. To enable easy access to information and create more awareness among pregnant women and their families, a post graduate medical student has developed a QR code that will connect to a website …

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Shailene Woodley Reveals What Helped Her Heal From Debilitating Mystery Illness
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Shailene Woodley Reveals What Helped Her Heal From Debilitating Mystery Illness

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Shailene Woodley is opening up about a debilitating health scare she endured in her early 20s and how she had to address her past trauma to let herself heal. Appearing on Tuesday’s episode of the “SHE MD” podcast, the star, 32, told hosts Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thais Aliabadi about the trouble she had trying to …

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When harrowing public scandals are exposed, our leaders must act
3 months ago

When harrowing public scandals are exposed, our leaders must act

The Independent  

The case of the Joyce Parker Hospital in Coventry is an instructive one at a time when the care of the most vulnerable in our society remains a cause of national concern. There have been several other unconnected scandals involving NHS trusts, also investigated by The Independent, notably in maternity wards – but this one involves a privately run facility, …

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J-K Election: Congress Manifesto Promises Rs 25 Lakh Health Cover, Financial Aid For Farmers, Women & Youth
3 months, 1 week ago

J-K Election: Congress Manifesto Promises Rs 25 Lakh Health Cover, Financial Aid For Farmers, Women & Youth

ABP News  

Srinagar, Sept 16 The Congress on Monday released its manifesto for the Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, promising a slew of welfare measures for farmers, women and the youth. He said a Rs 2,500-crore fund will be set up for all district-level irrigation projects to ensure 100 per cent irrigation for farmers in Jammu and Kashmir. Khera said Jammu …

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Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard sentenced to 11 years for sexual assault
3 months, 1 week ago

Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard sentenced to 11 years for sexual assault

Associated Press  

TORONTO — Former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard was sentenced Monday in a Toronto courtroom to 11 years in prison for sexually assaulting four women. The judge called the 83-year-old a “sexual predator.” Justice Robert Goldstein said Nygard showed no empathy for his victims, who were all attacked in his company’s offices. Nygard’s lawyer previously argued in court that a …

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Breast cancer rises among Asian American and Pacific Islander women
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Breast cancer rises among Asian American and Pacific Islander women

CNN  

KFF Health News — Christina Kashiwada was traveling for work during the summer of 2018 when she noticed a small, itchy lump in her left breast. “No one’s thinking about cancer.” About 11,000 Asian American and Pacific Islander women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021 and about 1,500 died. The rate of new breast cancer cases among Asian American …

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'Beyond insulting': J.D. Vance hammered by MSNBC host over new attack on women
4 months, 1 week ago

'Beyond insulting': J.D. Vance hammered by MSNBC host over new attack on women

Raw Story  

Comments made by Sen. J.D. Vance on Fox News on Wednesday night about what he thinks suburban women think drew a harsh reply from MSNBC host Mika Brzezinski on Thursday morning. They care about inflation, they care about the price of groceries, they care about public safety in the streets where their kids play.” Vance's dismissive remark about what is …

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More Than a Social Issue: Why Women’s Empowerment is an Economic Imperative
4 months, 3 weeks ago

More Than a Social Issue: Why Women’s Empowerment is an Economic Imperative

News 18  

“Empowering women isn’t just the right thing to do – it’s the smart thing to do.” – Barack Obama India stands at a critical juncture in its pursuit of inclusive economic growth, where the interplay of health, gender equality, and economic policies is more significant than ever. The recently tabled Economic Survey 2024 and the Union Budget have brought to …

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Economic Survey 2023-24: Obesity crisis in India, preventive measures needed
5 months ago

Economic Survey 2023-24: Obesity crisis in India, preventive measures needed

The Hindu  

The Economic Survey of India 2023-24, tabled by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in both houses of Parliament on Monday, July 22, the first day of the Budget Session, has pointed out that improving the quality of health of India’s young population, is crucial. The ICMR had released 17 dietary guidelines, and had said, “a significant proportion of premature deaths …

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International Yoga Day: Inspiring Women to Prioritize Their Health
6 months ago

International Yoga Day: Inspiring Women to Prioritize Their Health

Deccan Chronicle  

The Yoga Mahotsav 2024’s theme for International Yoga Day is Yoga for Women Empowerment- What plans do you have for your community and how will you be celebrating the day? To help with this, we started the ‘Yoga Everyday’ initiative to make yoga a habit, available to all, and overcome time constraints. To celebrate International Yoga Day, we are aiming …

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Workers in Amazon warehouse get no toilet, water breaks till targets met: ‘Women worst affected’
6 months, 1 week ago

Workers in Amazon warehouse get no toilet, water breaks till targets met: ‘Women worst affected’

Hindustan Times  

Seniors check washrooms to check if workers are not wasting time during shift hours, a 24-year-old who works five days a week, ten hours a day and earns ₹10,088 a month at Amazon India’s five warehouses located in Haryana’s Manesar said. Amazon has faced such allegations abroad before as well as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration in the US …

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How AP analyzed Gaza Health Ministry’s death toll data
6 months, 2 weeks ago

How AP analyzed Gaza Health Ministry’s death toll data

Associated Press  

The Associated Press analyzed the death toll in the Israel-Hamas war using data provided by the Health Ministry in the Gaza Strip. The proportion of women and children who died in the war has declined over time even as the overall death toll has risen, the Health Ministry’s data shows: from 64% in October, to 62% by early January, to …

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Opinion: Finally, a cervical cancer screening that allows women more autonomy
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: Finally, a cervical cancer screening that allows women more autonomy

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Dr. Megan L. Ranney is an emergency physician and dean of Yale School of Public Health. Megan Ranney courtesy of Megan Ranney Unfortunately, too many people can’t or don’t access cervical cancer screening. So, we’re excited to see the news about the US Food and Drug Administration’s approval of new methods that allow patients to collect their own …

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Skin health in summer: Essential skincare tips from dermatologist for men and women
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Skin health in summer: Essential skincare tips from dermatologist for men and women

Hindustan Times  

Skin health in summer: Essential skincare tips from dermatologist for men and women While emerging beauty trends can be intriguing, here's how to prioritise efficacy and safety when making skincare decisions.. While emerging beauty trends can be intriguing, here's how to prioritise efficacy and safety when making skincare decisions. While emerging trends can be intriguing, Dr Charu Sharma, Co-Founder and …

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Managing Women's Health Risks, From Fertility Issues to Cardiovascular Health
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Managing Women's Health Risks, From Fertility Issues to Cardiovascular Health

Deccan Chronicle  

Health is a treasure that every woman should cherish and nurture. Here, we explore common health concerns for women in India—fertility issues, cardiovascular health, anemia, and breast and cervical cancer—and provide practical tips and motivational advice to help you stay on top of your health. Fertility Issues: Navigating the Path to Motherhood Fertility issues, including conditions like polycystic ovary syndrome …

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Vaccines: lies, damned lies, and statistics
7 months, 1 week ago

Vaccines: lies, damned lies, and statistics

The Hindu  

Possibly this week, we’ll possibly be able to put paid to the kerfuffle that broke out since AstraZeneca’s admission in a U.K. court that its COVID vaccine could cause Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome in a specific population set. Dr. Anurag Agrawal’s article ‘We need to stop the fear mongering on vaccines’ provided clarity about the true threat of TTS, the …

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Mother's Day 2024 health special: Can older women enjoy motherhood through IVF? Know facts and myths
7 months, 1 week ago

Mother's Day 2024 health special: Can older women enjoy motherhood through IVF? Know facts and myths

Hindustan Times  

The Indian ART law allows In Vitro Fertilization up to 50 years of age for women and though it is advisable to try to get pregnant at an earlier age, this may not always be possible in the current era as women may have other commitments but with the advancement in medical technologies, health and fertility experts reveal that IVF …

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India’s population estimated at 144 crore, overtakes China: UNFPA report
8 months ago

India’s population estimated at 144 crore, overtakes China: UNFPA report

India TV News  

India's population has reportedly soared to an estimated 144 crore, with approximately 24 per cent falling within the 0-14 age bracket, as per a recent analysis by the United Nations Population Fund. The UNFPA's latest report, titled "Interwoven Lives, Threads of Hope: Ending Inequalities in Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights," forecasts that India's population could potentially double in 77 …

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Permanent contraception for people 30 and under rose after the Dobbs decision
8 months, 1 week ago

Permanent contraception for people 30 and under rose after the Dobbs decision

CNN  

CNN — In the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, more young adults in the United States took pregnancy off the table entirely, new research has shown. “Findings from this research highlight the indirect effects of Dobbs on the reproductive autonomy of young people,” said lead study author Dr. Jackie Ellison, assistant professor of health policy and management …

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