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India is the second leading country to contribute to the related mortality rate. (Photo: Pixabay)

One in ten Indian females affected by TB related ailments

The effects can also be seen in post menopausal women where the condition may be prominent with symptoms of endometrial malignancy.

23 Mar 2018 1:27 PM

The program was envisioned by Rotary Distroct 3291 Immediate Past District Governor Shyamashree Sen. (Extreme left)

Celebrating the brilliance of women through Swayam Siddha

Recipients of award included social activist Kanta Chakraborty along with performing artist and choreographer Tanusree Shankar among others.

23 Mar 2018 8:36 AM

A newly designed three-part molecule could be the one answer patients with a certain form of breast cancer. (Photo: Pixabay)

A new ray of hope for breast cancer patients!

The findings from this study are published in the publication Molecular Therapy: Nucleic Acids.

22 Mar 2018 2:09 PM

The women who had acupuncture also reported improved health-related quality of life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Acupuncture can help relieve menopausal symptoms

The findings have been published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

21 Mar 2018 1:36 PM

The lawsuit, filed in Seattle federal court in 2015, is attracting wider attention after a series of powerful men have left or been fired from their jobs in entertainment, the media and politics for sexual misconduct.

Microsoft hits back at claims it ignored sexual harassment

Microsoft had 83 harassment complaints in 2017 out of a US-based workforce of over 65,000 employees.

18 Mar 2018 10:56 AM

The new research should help to quell fears instilled in female cyclists after several small studies suggested a link between cycling and sexual and urinary dysfunction. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study says women who ride bicycles have better sex lives

Study should help quell fears instilled in female cyclists after several studies suggested cycling could cause sexual, urinary dysfunction.

17 Mar 2018 2:37 PM

$Straight women, say that they experience only a fraction of that over the same period. (Photo: Pixabay)$

Study says women more likely to orgasm while having sex with other women

According to recent survey, women more likely to orgasm during same-sex encounters, with some climaxing 55 times a month.

17 Mar 2018 2:03 PM

This is a huge contrast to the global age-standardised cancer incidence of men having a 25% higher incidence than women. (Photo: Pixabay)

Indian women more prone to cancer than men

More than 90% of all female cancers are not inherited, so genomic screening is not a cost effective option.

17 Mar 2018 10:57 AM

Labiaplasty ties into grooming trends where women want everything to be clean and neat and streamlined. (Photo: Pixabay)

Spin classes to blame for rise in labiaplasty surgery

According to doctors, spin classes and athleisure trends may be to blame for the new obsession with 'designer vaginas'.

17 Mar 2018 10:28 AM

The study showed that early puberty is a risk factor for being overweight, with girls who get their period earlier have a higher BMI. (Photo: Pixabay)

Early puberty linked with increased risk of obesity for women: study

Girls who start puberty earlier are more likely to be overweight as adults, according to scientists.

16 Mar 2018 1:33 PM

When the highly fit women did develop dementia, they developed the disease an average of 11 years later than women who were moderately fit. (Photo: Pixabay)

Physically fit women 90 per cent less likely to develop dementia

This indicates that negative cardiovascular processes may be happening in midlife that could increase dementia risk much later in life.

15 Mar 2018 4:54 PM

Out of 118 gender discrimination complaints filed by women at Microsoft, only one was deemed “founded” by the company.

Microsoft women filed 238 discrimination and harassment complaints: court documents

The figure was cited by plaintiffs suing Microsoft for systematically denying pay raises, the company denies that it had any such policy.

13 Mar 2018 10:32 AM

The increased risk was even higher for people who had an unusually large waist circumference or a high waist-to-hip ratio. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women with bigger waist and hips have higher heart attack risk

Preventative steps to avoid or reduce belly fat include a heart healthy diet such as plant based with limited carbs and sweets.

13 Mar 2018 10:21 AM

A healthy lifestyle with a nutrient-rich diet along with an essential amount of exercise work wonders. (Photo: Pixabay)

Diet to boost fertility in women

A long, hard look at your habits is generally required for the women to have an uncomplicated pregnancy followed by smooth delivery.

12 Mar 2018 6:59 PM

Worldwide, women earn on average 23 percent less than men. (Photo: Pixabay)

Outrageous figures reveal women earn 23% lesser than men

The government is also investing in free childcare and introducing shared parental leave in a drive to promote gender equality.

12 Mar 2018 6:36 PM

HPV is the most common sexually-transmitted infection in the US and can cause cancer of the penis in men. (Photo: Pixabay)

Oral sex ups risk of cancer in men more than women

Scientists claim men are affected more due to their weaker immune systems.

12 Mar 2018 11:37 AM

If a woman is working during night shifts, then she must ensure, whether cab facility is available or not. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tips for women who are joining a new job

From outfits to company policy or transportation, expert reveals certain tips for women, to consider before joining a new job.

12 Mar 2018 8:36 AM

Women in the millennial are facing a number of issues owing to tight professional schedule. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are startups catering exclusively to women's health

A number of startups have now emerged that are catering exclusively to women.

12 Mar 2018 8:16 AM

Additional factors to consider include stress and social support. (Photo: Pixabay)

Having kids may cut women's lifespan by 11 years: study

Telomeres among women who had children were the equivalent of 11 years shorter.

11 Mar 2018 2:53 PM

Safety concerns may lead to poor adherence and discontinuation of asthma medications during pregnancy. (Photo: Pixabay)

Some women with asthma may struggle to conceive

Poorly controlled asthma during pregnancy can increase the risk that women will develop a severe form of high blood pressure.

11 Mar 2018 2:33 PM

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