News and Research on Women Health

How to Avoid Early Preterm Births?

Early preterm birth (birth before 34 weeks gestation) is a serious public health issue causing highest risk of infant mortality and child disability. Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplements can tackle this health issue with a dose of 1000 mg ...

Women's Heart Disease Cuts Down by 2030

The first global report from the 2019 Global Burden of Disease Study urges the researchers to call out for urgent action to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease in women - the leading cause of death for women around the world. So, all ...

Pregnant Aussie Mums Denied Nausea and Vomiting Medications, Says Study

Pregnant Aussie mothers are being denied access to drugs to treat pregnancy symptoms namely nausea and vomiting by the pharmacists and medical practitioners because of misleading labels and a lack of awareness about clinical guidelines. A new ...

Organoids Help Detect Pregnancy Complications Earlier

Improvements in technology helps to lower the risk of negative pregnancy outcomes. Secreted by glands in the uterus during pregnancy, uterine fluid is believed to play an important role in supporting a developing embryo by sending information ...

Mothers: You can Build Your Self-Respect and Confidence

Mothers devote their lives towards their family by carrying the weight on their shoulders. In this process, they might loose their self-confidence and respect. So, here are some tips for all the mothers who lost their respect and self-confidence. ...

Postmenopausal Women At Greater Risk For Subsequent Bone Fractures

Fractures in the arm, wrist, leg, and other parts of the body should also set off alarm bells for increasing the risk for subsequent bone breaks in the current guidelines for managing osteoporosis apart from specifically calling out hip or spine ...

Breastfeeding and Different Challenges Faced by New Mothers

Breastfeeding journey may have several roadblocks that may hamper the process. Even for mothers who plans on combination feeding of both breastmilk and formula, sometimes the breastfeeding journey can prove to be bumpy. These are some of the ...

Menstrual Migraine: 5 Tips to Treat Your Headache

Highlights: Menstrual migraine is one of the prominent symptoms of Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) Drinking caffeinated beverages helps relieve the pain You can also practice yoga and meditation Are you suffering from severe ...

Back Pain Linked to Increased Mortality Risk in Women

Mortality risk for women with back pain was found to be higher when compared to women without back pain, reveals a new research from Boston Medical Center. Back pain was not associated with mortality among men indicating long-term consequences ...

Good Night's Sleep Works Wonders for Your Sex Life

Poor sleep quality can lead to sexual dysfunction in women. Therefore, it is necessary to get a good night's sleep for a good sex life, reveals a new study. Study results are published online in Menopause, the journal of The North American ...

U.S Women Experience Longer Reproductive Life Span

Menopause can increase the risk of metabolic conditions in women. However, understanding the factors that contribute to early menopause can help women protect themselves from various diseases, reveals a new study. As females age, their bodies ...

Can Menopause be Predicted?

Yes, women can predict when menopause will occur based on certain factors and knowing this can be valuable for family-planning purposes, reveals a new study. Despite all the advances in medicine, some basic questions remain. For example, ...

Breastfeeding Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Link between lactation and visceral and pericardial fat has been found, as they play a crucial role in reducing heart disease in breastfeeding women. Breastfeeding affects weight gain, and so women who breastfeed will not gain more weight, ...

Stress During Conception: Women are Less Twice Likely to Give Birth to a Boy

Women who experience stress during conception are twice as likely to give birth to a girl than a boy, reveals a new study. A total of 108 women participated in the research from the first weeks of pregnancy to delivery, having recorded their ...

End-of-life Care To be Vigorous for Ovarian Cancer Patients

Ovarian cancer patients often receive aggressive end-of-life care despite recommendations that emphasize quality of life for those with advanced disease. In fact, by 2016, ICU stays and emergency department visits in the last month of life had ...