Women's health
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Two years since a breast cancer diagnosis: ‘You need to tahan the mess’
As a person of colour who already struggled with her sense of belonging in a country where most people do…
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Scientists show how pregnancy changes the brain in innumerable ways
Neuroscientist Liz Chrastil got the unique chance to see how her brain changed while she was pregnant and share what…
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This anorexia sufferer once had days to live but aqua therapy saved her life – she now uses it to help others
HOPING TO HELP MORE PEOPLE WITH HER AQUA TULA METHOD In Sydney, Sander recovered enough to live a normal life.…
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Asia
She got her master’s degree and raised four children, even as she battled a painful, incurable skin disease
She said her condition worsens whenever she gets angry, upset or stressed, or when the weather is hot, so she…
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United States
US approves its first over-the-counter birth control pill
The US has approved its first over-the-counter birth control pill, broadening access to reproductive healthcare for millions. Regulators in the…
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Germany
Austria has a period poverty problem. Here’s why
Sanitary products are too expensive for many women while sexual education is also too outdated, NGOs say. “I’m menstruating 12…
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Asia
Beijing to cover IVF, other fertility treatments for couples from July
HONG KONG: Beijing’s government on Thursday (Jun 15) announced that it would cover 16 types of assisted reproduction technology under…
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Oklahoma high court strikes down 2 abortion bans; procedure remains illegal in most cases
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that two state laws banning abortion are unconstitutional, but the…
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The mysteries of ovulation pain: Why does it hurt before the period begins?
“Every ovulation is essentially a ruptured cyst,” Dr Ginsburg said. Ultrasounds have shown that ovulation coincides with a small explosion…
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The reality behind infertility: No single reason why a woman can’t get pregnant, multiple factors make it complex
Often, there may be tell-tale signs in women who face complex infertility issues, said Dr Agarwal. For example, if your…
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