[ad_1] Men, women, and people of all gender identities may experience depression at some point in their lives. Depression is a serious condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and acts. According to study, women seem to experience depression at a higher rate than men. However, it’s thought that men may be underrepresented in…
[ad_1] Ellie was 37 weeks pregnant and an hour away from the nearest hospital with obstetric care when she began experiencing shortness of breath and tightness in her chest. An at-home test revealed her blood pressure was spiking, but her home in southern Texas was dozens of miles from proper treatment. Ellie, who did not…
[ad_1] With tears of joy rolling down her cheeks, and a look of utter disbelief, Sawsan Bakeer ran down a flight of steps to greet her 24-year-old daughter, Marah, who had just been released after eight years in an Israeli prison. Marah Bakeer is one of 39 Palestinian women and children released from Israeli prisons…
[ad_1] Research finds women who sleep less are at higher risk for diabetes Research finds women who sleep less are at higher risk for diabetes 00:50 BOSTON – Getting just a little less sleep a night could increase the risk of diabetes in women. Throughout their lives, women often struggle to get a good night’s…
[ad_1] Women face numerous challenges and responsibilities, often leading to high levels of stress. While the well-documented impact of stress on mental and physical health is widely recognized, its subtle yet significant effects on women’s fertility have gained increased attention in recent years. The silent impact of stress on women’s fertility is a significant concern…
[ad_1] Reopening: The National Museum of Women in the Arts – CBS News Watch CBS News After a two-year, nearly $70 million renovation, the National Museum of Women in the Arts, in Washington, D.C., has reopened. The world’s first museum devoted exclusively to art made by women, it houses about 6,000 works. Correspondent Rita Braver…
[ad_1] On October 18 every year, World Menopause Day is observed to raise awareness about menopause and the support options available for improving health and wellbeing. So what’s menopause? Dr Ameya Kulkarni – Kanakiya, Co-Founder and Head of Health Outcomes and Programs, Elda Health, shares, “Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life, marking the end…
[ad_1] According to the World Health Organization, in 2020 more than 20 lakh females were diagnosed with breast cancer, and more than 6 lakh lives were lost. In India, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer in women. In 2020, more than two lakh women in India were estimated to have been diagnosed with…
[ad_1] Are you better off choosing a female surgeon? Are you better off choosing a female surgeon? 01:01 BOSTON – If you need an operation, you may be better off choosing a female surgeon. A new study published in JAMA Surgery looked at over a million patients who underwent an elective or emergency operation between 2007…
[ad_1] About 1 in 4 women may develop irregular heart rhythms after menopause, with stressful life events and poor sleep being leading factors, finds a new study. Known as atrial fibrillation, it may lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure, or other cardiovascular complications. “In my general cardiology practice, I see many postmenopausal women with…
