women's health

Mumbai, April 9 Actress Mamta Kulkarni has spoken about her perspective on how she feels that Indian families, especially the women in Indian families, do not prioritize their health and are completely health-unconscious.In a video shared on her own social media account, Mamta also said that...

Ulaanbaatar, April 8 – At least 20,000 women in their 30s and 40s will undergo screening for human papillomavirus (HPV), a leading cause of cervical cancer, in Mongolia this year, according to local media, citing the country's health ministry.The ministry emphasized that cervical cancer is...

"Often, one has to hold their urine for hours, which leads to abdominal pain. Because of this, I once even developed a urinary tract infection. I was hospitalised for several days."Ayushi, a 25-year-old resident of Delhi, is one of thousands who face this situation. Long daily commutes via the...

Los Angeles, April 7 – Hollywood star Drew Barrymore has discussed her understanding of a talk show guest's concerns about body image, given that she has had two C-sections.The actress and talk show host, who has daughters Olive, 13, and Frank, 11, with ex-husband Will Kopelman, shared why she...

New Delhi, April 5 Nearly 80 per cent of adolescent girls in India experienced disruptions in their daily activities due to menstrual problems, with around 30 per cent missing school, according to findings from programmes led by the Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, highlighting a...

Mumbai, April 5 Actress Soha Ali Khan has spoken about the sudden onset of perimenopause.The actress also discussed the hormonal imbalances and changes that occur in a woman's body during this stage.Soha revealed that she realized she had entered a new and challenging phase when she learned...

Mumbai, April 5 Actor and author Lisa Ray celebrated her 54th birthday with a refreshingly honest and witty post on social media.She spoke openly about her journey with hormonal changes and self-acceptance.Sharing a video of herself dressed in a pink outfit, the actress reflected on how...

Imphal, April 2 – Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla highlighted the enduring strength, resilience, and moral leadership of the 'Ima community' on Thursday, noting their historic role in shaping society and championing justice and peace. The word "Ima" in the Manipuri language, Meiteilon, means...

Mumbai, Apr 1 NCP (SP) MLA Jayant Patil has claimed that anganwadi workers in Maharashtra are facing severe financial hardship due to the Centre's failure to release its share of honorarium for the past three months.The anganwadi workers play a crucial role in child development, women's...

New Delhi, March 31 Scientists have developed a detailed map of breast tissue that shows that as women age, cells decline and multiply less, thereby creating a 'micro-environment' where cancer cells can thrive.The map, described in a paper in the journal Nature Aging, helps explain why breast...

Mumbai, March 27 Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar used the platform of the quiz reality show, Wheel of Fortune, to raise awareness about menstrual health and the importance of understanding and supporting women.During the episode, responding to a contestant who discussed menstruation, Akshay...

Washington, March 26 – A group of US senators has urged federal regulators to take action against the illegal online sale of abortion pills, highlighting links to overseas supply chains, including India.In a letter to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Martin Makary on Wednesday...

Panaji, March 25 The Goa government's special initiative offering free and subsidized medical check-ups for women has been receiving a positive response, an official said on Wednesday."#CheckedByDoctor", initiated by the Pramod Sawant-led government, began on March 8 and continues until March...

Los Angeles, March 25 – Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore has openly discussed her menopause symptoms. The 51-year-old actress recently spoke candidly about the hormonal changes she has been experiencing.She also talked about her struggles with bloating, and how she is coping with it, according...

Los Angeles, March 24 – Hollywood actress Lupita Nyong'o entered a different mental space after she was told she had fibroids. The actress shared that she questioned what she had "done wrong," and felt "shame."The star of "Wild Robot," 43, was diagnosed with the condition, which involves...

Bhopal, March 23 Veteran Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said on Monday that the state government is undertaking special initiatives to ensure the health and well-being of women at every stage of their lives, from adolescence to...

Gwalior, March 19 – Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia’s wife, Priyadarshini Raje Scindia, visited a large-scale free health camp, including one offering Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines, organized in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh on Thursday, to prevent cervical cancer in young...

Mumbai, March 15 Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra, who was last seen in the streaming film ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, has praised her husband Raghav Chadha for raising an important issue in the upper house of Parliament.On Sunday, the actress shared a video on her Instagram Stories, in which her...

New Delhi, March 13. In a strong statement against the stigmatization of menstruation, AAP MP Raghav Chadha in the Rajya Sabha said on Friday that the nation cannot truly call itself progressive if 35 crore women and girls are unable to speak about menstrual hygiene without shame or fear...

New Delhi, March 13 – The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain a plea seeking mandatory menstrual leave for working women and female students across the country, observing that such a matter falls within the domain of government policy.A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and...