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6 must-follow menstrual hygiene rules for every girl!
We all know that menstruation is the time when you should up your hygiene quotient. But still, most of us become complacent when it comes to taking care of ourselves and the part of the body which...
View ArticleOvarian cancer: What every woman needs to know
Cancer is a dreaded word, but not a very well understood one. Let’s understand the basic definition. The word cancer is used to define a collection of diseases that share one unique characteristic –...
View ArticleReal men share the funniest misconceptions they had about vaginas while...
In India, saying the word vagina itself is like taking the name of ‘Lord Voldemort’ in ‘Harry Potter’. And when people don’t even say the word, forget about discussing it and issues related to it like...
View ArticleA sexually violent neighbourhood can destroy women’s health
Sexual violence in the neighborhood can harm the physical and mental health of women, a study says. According to the researchers, feelings about the frequency of rape or other forms of sexual assault...
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7 diseases that affect women more than men
It's not just patriarchy that is breaking our backs; we women are also at disadvantage as far as our health is concerned. Here are seven health conditions that affect women more than men. Heart...
View ArticleSigns of cervical cancer you should never ignore
The symptoms of cervical cancer, a condition that develops in the cervix, don’t surface during its early stages, but there are some crucial signs of the disease that women should know. According to the...
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9 shocking ways in which alcohol affects women differently than men
If you are a girl who loves her drink, you won't like what we are about to tell you! Studies say that women develop alcohol-related problems at lower levels of consumption compared to men. Alcohol...
View Article7 reasons why women are more prone to STDs than men
Nature hasn’t exactly been very generous to women. We are cursed with the hassles of mood swings, hormonal fluctuations, menstrual cycles, childbirth and labour pains. Our unique anatomy also makes us...
View ArticleWomen between 16-30 years are more likely to get affected by HPV
Women in the age bracket 16-30 years comprise the largest chunk of those affected by the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which also increases the risk of cervical cancer, revealed a report on Tuesday....
View Article8 myths and facts about cervical cancer debunked!
Of all the cancers affecting women, cervical cancer has emerged as the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths in India. Women between 15 and 44 years of age are particularly at risk. There...
View ArticleFluctuation in female hormones may cause asthma
Researchers have found that fluctuations in female sex hormones can play a major role in the development of asthma and allergies. The analysis of studies involving more than 5,00,000 women highlights a...
View ArticleShocking! Girls may inherit ovarian cancer gene from fathers
Scientists have found a gene responsible for ovarian cancer that can be passed down from fathers to their daughters.The study found that genes on the X-chromosome get potentially passed down through...
View ArticleDepressed and fatigued women more prone to injuries at work
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Feb. 18 (ANI): A new study revealed that depression and fatigue can increase women’s risk of work-related injuries. It stated that women suffer from depression, anxiety, and...
View ArticleIs the pain due to endometriosis or is it regular period pain? Read to know!
We tend to diagnose a condition based on the symptoms that we have. However, one such condition that is most difficult to diagnose based on symptoms is endometriosis. Even if they experience the...
View ArticleSome essential tests for women in their 40’s
Women in 40s undergo subtle changes that need to be addressed before they become problems. Here are some of the most common health shifts that women experience: • Metabolism: Slowing by 2% per decade •...
View ArticleHoli in India: Real women share harrowing sexual harassment experiences
As a kid, I used to always hate Holi because I wasn’t allowed by my parents to go out and play Holi with different people, even with my neighbours. Now as an adult I realise my parents did the right...
View ArticleYoungsters with IBD are 10 times at risk of heart attack than their peers
Young adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are nearly 10 times at high risk of suffering a heart attack than their peers without the condition, say researchers including one of Indian origin....
View ArticleInternational Women’s Day 2018: 10 health tests every woman should take
March 8 is International Women’s Day. Women in their mid-life tend to juggle several things at the same time, inviting unwanted stress. Being a woman, with growing age, your chances of suffering from...
View ArticleClimate change impacts women more than men: UN
Women are more likely than men to be affected by climate change, UN figures revealed on Thursday.The figures indicated that 80 per cent of people displaced by climate change are women, reports the BBC....
View ArticleInternational Woman’s Day 2018: Wellness hacks for women to keep her strong...
Wellness takes a backseat for most women, what with a hectic schedule taking care of work, home, and all the people in their lives. This Women’s Day, encourage the women in your life to make themselves...
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