Womens Health
Are New Mothers Moving Away From Breastfeeding? Data Points To A Quiet Shift
The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) found that 55.8 per cent of children under six months were fed only breast milk in 2023-24, down from 63.7 per cent…
Colombia's Senate Approves Law To Ban Female Genital Mutilation In Indigenous Communities
Colombia's Senate approved a law Wednesday to ban female genital mutilation (FGM), a practice that persists in some of the country's Indigenous communities...
Updated Immunisation Schedule For Pregnancy Issued By Leading Gynecological Organisation
Earlier this year, the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists withdrew from a CDC advisory committee on vaccines because of those changes, which have…
South Asian Women Face Higher Risk Of Premature Menopause And Heart Disease, Finds Lancet Study
Women in low and middle-income countries could be at a 53 per cent increased risk of a premature menopause, with half of them reaching menopause by age 47.5…
Nutritionist Shares 3 Foods Every Woman Needs For Better Hormone Health
Nutritionist Nmami Agarwal highlights how healthy fats, fibre, selenium and iodine can support hormone balance
Doctor Explains Why More Young Women Are Being Diagnosed With Colon Cancer
A rise in missed symptoms, low fibre intake, ultra-processed foods and delayed screening may be contributing to the growing number of colon cancer cases in…
Facing Pre-Menstrual Back Pain? Here's Why It Happens
When the body prepares for menstruation, certain hormones rise and fall, which eventually affects muscles, ligaments, and the uterus. These changes can create…
Stressed, Tired, Or Anxious? Why Shatavari Might Work Better For Female Hormones Than Ashwagandha
Dr Neha Bothra explains why shatavari might work better for female hormones than ashwagandha. Here are the ways that it can help women and its potential side…
What India Still Misunderstands About Menstruation: Expert Explains
In many parts of India, menstruation is still treated less as a normal physiological process and more as a marker of reproductive maturity, shaping expectations…
Weight Loss Drugs Reduce The Risk Of Breast Cancer By 30%, Finds New Study
Researchers examined health records to compare women who used GLP-1 medications with those who did not. The results showed that women taking these drugs were…
Move More, Sit Less: New Study Links Reduced Sedentary Time To Healthier Pregnancy
According to the researchers, even light activities such as walking, standing, and moving around the home can make a meaningful difference.
Osteoporosis Prevention: Why A Woman's Bone Density Reduces Post-Menopause (And The Exact Calcium-Fix Routine)
Osteoporosis can be prevented post-menopause by following the right lifestyle precautions. Dr Manisha Rajpal Singh explains why knowing your bone density is…
Struggling With PMOS? Nutritionist Suggests 4 Everyday Vegetables To Manage Hormonal Imbalance
Nutritionist Deepsikha Jain takes a stroll through her local market and picks out vegetables that help to manage hormonal imbalance.
Infertility Found to Be A Potential Risk Factor For Early Menopause, Says New Study
The team found that women with a history of primary infertility experienced natural menopause about one year earlier on average than women who did not have…
India's Breastfeeding Decline May Be The First Sign Of A Growing Postnatal Care Gap
Recent findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) suggest that breastfeeding practices in India are showing signs of decline in certain indicators,…
Why Women Actually Need An Hour More Sleep Than Men (And What Happens If You Skip It)
Women actually need an extra hour of sleep as they use their brains throughout the day. Dr. Viny Kantroo explains why women need more sleep than men and, if you…
Africa Is The Deadliest Place In The World To Have A Baby, While Its Population Booms
Women in Central African Republic are 40 times more likely to die in pregnancy or childbirth than in the United States, the United Nations has said. For every…
Pain, Spotting, Missed Cycles: When Period Symptoms May Signal Fertility Problems
Painful periods are often considered normal, but severe menstrual pain that interferes with daily activities, requires regular pain medication, or worsens over…
Falling Fertility Rate, Rising Hospital Deliveries: NFHS-6 Shows A Changing Motherhood Story
According to the latest National Family Health Survey, the country's Total Fertility Rate has declined to 1.9 children per woman from around 3.2 in the early…
Menopause Weight Gain: What Are The Causes And How To Prevent It?
As estrogen levels decline, this hormonal imbalance can lead to an increase in body fat, particularly in the abdominal area.