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President Rodrigo Duterte Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this month ruled that dozens of contraceptives, including implants and pills, were not abortion inducing and thus the government could distribute them for free. (Photo: AFP)

Rising number of new mums in Philippines as birth control plans fail

Despite oppositions, President Rodrigo Duterte, has followed in his predecessor's footsteps in trying to get contraceptives to masses.

24 Nov 2017 10:40 AM

Most women who experience a miscarriage want to know if they can prevent another miscarriage and may ask their health care providers how long they should wait before trying to conceive again. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women may not need to wait to conceive post miscarriage, finds study

Research finds about 17percent of clinically recognized pregnancies end in loss.

16 Nov 2017 1:04 PM

Women age 60 or older had better overall quality of life scores and fewer complaints about memory problems and physical symptoms. (Photo: Pixabay)

Menopause complaints in women peak in early 50s, says study

Women go through menopause when they stop menstruating, which typically happens between ages 45 and 55.

10 Nov 2017 8:53 AM

The data analysis done by SRL Diagnostics unveiled that men accounted for 21% diabetes level blood sugar against 17.3% for women. (Photo: Pexels)

Men more likely to be diabetic, says new study

According to data, if diabetes continues to rise at present fast pace, India may regain ignominy of being diabetic capital of the world.

10 Nov 2017 8:18 AM

Hormone therapy may boost memory, lower stress in women

Women receiving oestrogen therapy had a smaller increase in cortisol and showed no decrease in working memory function.

05 Nov 2017 8:37 PM

Husbands reported low levels of tension, but their tension increased more over the course of the marriage.

Women twice as likely as men to file for divorce: study

It could be that wives have more realistic expectations of marriage, while husbands had more idealistic expectations of wives.

04 Nov 2017 5:28 PM

The research concluded the eggs of women with no sleep problems were successfully fertilised 62.9 per cent of the time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out how a good night's sleep might help you get pregnant

According to a new study, women who have severe difficulties resting had only a 48% chance of conceiving.

31 Oct 2017 1:38 PM

Underweight women who lost 20 pounds or more at least three times between the ages of 18 and 30 were at significantly increased risk of an early menopause. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women who are underweight at greater risk of early menopause, says study

Women who experience early menopause are at risk of cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, osteoporosis and premature death.

27 Oct 2017 9:12 AM

Ovarian cancer starts over 6 years before it turns deadly: Study

Ovarian cancer is the fifth largest cause of cancer deaths in women.

26 Oct 2017 8:27 PM

Masturbating also boosts confidence among women in bed (Photo: Pixabay)

Attractive facial features better at boosting sexual confidence in women than a good body

Women who do feel their body is pure, soft and expressive do have higher sexual satisfaction but facial features are more effective.

26 Oct 2017 5:13 PM

Surprisingly, the ladies rated being asked to “call him daddy” as the top turn-on when it came to words to get them going. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out what she wants to hear in bed

The study, by Forktip, asked 5,000 straight women the words and phrases they’d most like their partner to say in bed.

26 Oct 2017 12:17 PM

(From Left to Right) Theresa Villiers, Mary Creagh, Jess Phillips and Baroness Jenkins. The revelations come at the wake of the Harvey Weinstein scandal where 30 Hollywood actresses have come forward to claim that the movie mogul allegedly sexually assaulted them.

UK Politicians share ‘me too’ stories in wake of Weinstein scandal

While one admits men were always hitting on her when she first joined Parliament, another reveals she was assaulted by her boss.

24 Oct 2017 11:09 AM

There is less stigma associated with depression, better treatments are available, but depression's link to mortality still persists. (Photo: Pixabay)

Depression remains linked to higher risk of early deaths

Mental illness has also been linked with poorer diet, lack of exercise, smoking and alcohol consumption.

24 Oct 2017 8:45 AM

It turns out, premature ejaculation and small penis size were the biggest turn offs for women. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out what you might do wrong in bed

Survey gives a look into sex lives and the simple things couples do that ruin their mood.

23 Oct 2017 1:09 PM

Women who did not have anaesthesia may have been at an increased risk for PPD because the labour pain may have been traumatising to the women during delivery. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mums who give birth in winter, spring less likely to have postnatal depression

PPD typically arises from a combination of hormonal changes, psychological adjustments to motherhood and fatigue, say US researchers.

23 Oct 2017 8:51 AM

Study reveals women in science ask fewer questions than men

Researchers feel the study should be used as an opportunity to raise awareness about the issue.

18 Oct 2017 10:02 AM

According to experts, typical decrease in sexual activity among women as they age is not because of fading interest in sex but rather the problem, predominantly, is physical. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why older women lose interest in sex

Study shows, fear of pain and bladder problems caused by hormone changes are the key reasons for women losing interest in getting intimate.

16 Oct 2017 11:23 AM

Hormones have often not been prescribed for migraine sufferers because of the association between exogenous estrogen use and an increased risk of stroke in women who have migraines. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hormone treatment safe for women suffering from migraines, finds study

Migraine headaches are common among women, but due to various health risks can be challenging to treat in the elderly.

14 Oct 2017 11:27 AM

While she cooks, she breast feeds one child and watches three others. If she fails in any of these tasks, or performs them too slowly, her husband often feels it is his prerogative to beat her.

Women: India’s bitter half

The image of women producers is reaped millions of times throughout the vast terrain.

13 Oct 2017 12:27 AM

Contrasting facial features make women look younger

This indicates that at least some aspects of facial contrast naturally decline with age in women from around the world.

12 Oct 2017 7:19 PM

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