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Drink lemon juice daily to prevent urinary tract infections

Urinary tract infections or UTIs, generally caused due to bacterial infections are more common in women than in men. This clinical condition that is normally treated with antibiotics can be effectively...

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7 effective tips to prevent recurring urinary tract infections (UTI)

Urinary tract infection is a common disease that mainly affects women. The worst part about the disease is that there are high chances of recurring infections in people who have once suffered from the...

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Women’s Day 2014: 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...

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Scarlett Johansson designs T-shirt for a cause

Actress Scarlett Johansson has teamed up with women’s group, Planned Parenthood, to design a T-shirt for one of their fundraising campaigns. The 29-year-old has designed for the Planned Parenthood...

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Plastic bottles may be the cause of infertility in women

Most of us use plastic bottles to store water. But did you know that your favorite water bottle you carry around could affect your fertility? Yes, according to a recent research on the effects of  a...

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What is endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a clinical condition that affects around 10 – 15% of women during their reproductive years. In this condition, the tissue that normally lines the inner wall of the uterus, grows...

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Mentally ill women likelier to be sexually assaulted

A study that appeared in the journal Psychological Medicine, reveals that women with severe mental illness are more likely to face sexual assault and domestic violence, irrespective of the public...

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Eat banana to reduce risk of stroke, death after menopause

A new study has found that post-menopausal women who consume potassium-rich foods like banana face lesser risk of stroke and death. Senior author Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller, Ph.D., from Albert Einstein...

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Older women can also undergo breast cancer surgery safely

There is good news for older women suffering from breast cancer as researchers have found that breast cancer surgeries may be safely performed even for women aged 80 years and above. ‘The results of...

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Now, a blood test that may improve ovarian cancer treatment

Researchers have discovered that a combination of proteins is the key to ovarian cancer treatment, leading them to come up with a blood test that would allow doctors to predict how different kinds of...

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Past victims of sexual assault three times likely to have similar experience

A new study has revealed that female college students, who have suffered severe sexual victimisation, were three times more likely to experience the assault in future. The research by University at...

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Eating fish may prevent hearing loss in women

According to a new study, published online in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating two or more servings of fish every week may cut down the risk of hearing loss in women. The study...

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Are oral contraceptives bad for a woman’s heart health?

With the widespread use of oral contraceptives by women, there is great concern about the health effects of these medications particularly on one’s heart. Although contraceptives have been in use from...

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Go kiss, it’s healthy

  With Kiss Day around the corner we give you eight more reasons to pucker up . A kiss is a Mini vaccination Anytime you lock lips, and there is an exchange of saliva, there is also an exchange of...

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World Contraception Day: Imagine a world without unwanted pregnancies

September 27 is World Contraception Day. Imagine a world where every pregnancy is wanted, where every baby comes to the world when the parents want them. We, the human race are unique, because we alone...

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How are a woman’s hormones and oral health related?

Women are cursed to experience hormonal changes throughout their life but did you know that they could affect your gums as well? The main reason for this is less blood supply to the gum tissue and...

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Birth control – how likely are you to get pregnant (Video)

Chances that you birth control failed? Don’t panic! The statistics aren’t as scary as you think. Find out how likely you are to get pregnant in this video. So, what is the best method of contraception?...

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A novel family planning method for women – counting beads

It’s simple, inexpensive and non-clinical. The country’s largest condom manufacturer, HLL Lifecare Ltd (HLL), has now come out with a family planning method for women that just requires them to count...

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Birth Control: Dos and Don’ts

   This Valentine’s Day sex is on the table. There is no point denying it.  And it is very important to know everything about all the different birth control methods before you decide to have sex.  The...

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10 sex positions for body-conscious days

The ladies’ guide to looking good during sex Sometimes, no matter how much your man showers you with compliments and drools over your naked body, you just can’t seem to enjoy sexy time when you’re...

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