Startup hopes to prevent dying in pregnancy, childbirth
More than 2 million babies died in the first 20 days of their lives in 2022, equating to around 6,500 deaths a day, according to the World Health Organization. On …
women's health
Women feel uncomfortable telling work the truth about sick days
A recent study has revealed that a quarter of women would feel uneasy about telling their boss the truth if they were ill due to female-related health issues. The research, …
Mum-of-two overcomes decade-long struggle with incontinence
A mum-of-two was left “mortified” after suffering incontinence when running or playing tennis, but now she’s got her confidence back – all thanks to a “life-changing” solution. After giving birth …
States’ Abortion Rights Wins May Be Short-Lived Under a Second Trump Term
When the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, it ended the constitutional right to have an abortion and returned the ability to regulate the procedure to …
‘Most women ignore’ symptom that appears month before heart attack
Experts have issued a warning that many women could be missing a vital sign, leaving them more likely to die of a heart attack. According to data, around 77 women …
NHS red flags of ‘silent killer’ which one 1 in 20 get but can take 4 years to diagnose
Thyroid cancer, affecting up to one in 20 Britons, often takes years to diagnose due to its symptoms mirroring other conditions. A recent study by the University of Aberdeen, in …
We’ve Lost the Plot on Menopause
It’s been 23 years since I went through the menopausal transition, long before there was more than just one (flawed) study on the impact of hormone therapy. So treatment options …
N.S. woman resorts to surgery in U.S. for endometriosis due to Canadian wait times
A Nova Scotia woman is on her way south of the border to receive surgery for her endometriosis — a procedure she couldn’t easily access in Canada. Steph McNamara of …
Why Women Get Migraines More Than Men
Migraine attacks are no ordinary headache. They can cause intense pain and sickness, lasting hours or even days, making it impossible to do anything but rest in a dark, quiet …
Is any amount of alcohol safe in pregnancy? What to know – National
People who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant are advised by their health-care providers to stay away from alcohol because of the potential risks to their baby. But what …