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‘Start by knowing your normal,’ says Dr Haridas P. Mani on breast cancer awareness
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (665+ words) With breast cancer leading diagnoses among Indian women, Chennai-based oncologist urges timely screening and open conversations Cancer remains one of the'leading causes of death'globally, and women bear a significant share of the burden. According to the'World Cancer Research Fund'(2022), an…...
Is it 'just hormones'? Why womenâs mental health is often misunderstood
2+ week, 3+ day ago (360+ words) Hormonal fluctuations during menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause can significantly influence mood " but women's distress is often dismissed as 'just hormones', leading to misdiagnosis and delayed care Women's mental health has long been shaped by biology, social expectations, and medical…...
HPV vaccine rollout a mirage; why menstrual hygiene may be India’s low-hanging cervical cancer key
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (316+ words) While the Supreme Court's pronouncement as a right is an in-principle win, there is much ground to be covered. The first step is ending the coyness in public discourse in talking about 'women's diseases' I fervently wish much has changed…...
Key directions of SC verdict ordering free sanitary pads separate toilets in school
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (171+ words) Key directions of SC verdict ordering free sanitary pads separate toilets in school'theweek.in New Delhi, Jan 30 (PTI) Following are the key directions and observations of the Supreme Court in a case on Friday, which asked all states and Union…...
Why one in two pregnancies in India is high-risk | Explained
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (467+ words) Considering that roughly 3 crore women in India experience pregnancy each year, and about 2.7 crore have live births, India continues to have the highest number of births globally Considering that roughly3 crore womenin India experience pregnancy each year, and about 2.7 crore have…...
Moringa for menstrual health: How these new sanitary pads combat UTIs and period inflammation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (302+ words) Medical experts are increasingly advocating for moringa-based sanitary pads as a natural, skin-friendly solution to resolve recurring menstrual health issues Moringa, traditionally revered as the "miracle tree," is rich in bioactive compounds. Recent scientific validation confirms its potent antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory,…...
Viksit Bharat 2047 starts with mothers: The digital health gap India must fix
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (567+ words) As the country moves toward Viksit Bharat 2047, quality, equity, and last-mile enablement will define the future of maternal care When frontline workers are empowered with the right tools, uptake of lifesaving maternal services improves dramatically. These gains did not occur…...
Meeting Breast Cancer Patients Expectations Through Ayurveda complementing Western Medicine
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (435+ words) Meeting Breast Cancer Patients Expectations Through Ayurveda complementing Western Medicine'theweek.in...
Analysis suggests common hair loss drug consumption by mothers may pose risks to infants
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (331+ words) Analysis suggests common hair loss drug consumption by mothers may pose risks to infants'theweek.in New Delhi, Dec 27 (PTI) Mothers using minoxidil, a common hair loss drug, could pose a risk of infantile hypertrichosis -- abnormal hair growth over the body,…...
Relief for working women: Karnataka’s new paid menstrual leave policy sparks national conversation
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (744+ words) Karnataka has become the first state to approve one day of paid menstrual leave every month to all women employees across the government and private sectors In a historic and progressive move, the Karnataka government has approved one day of…...