WOMENS HEALTH

Jul 10 2025HEALTH

Breast Cancer's Hidden Toll in Ghana: More Than Just a Health Issue

Breast cancer is a big deal worldwide, especially for women. In Ghana, it's not just about the disease itself. The treatment and side effects can make women feel like they're losing a part of themselves. This isn't just a health problem. It's a social and economic issue too. Many women face big changes in their bodies. These changes can lead to serious problems in t...

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Jul 05 2025HEALTH

Can ChatGPT Be a Trusted Friend for Women's Health Info?

ChatGPT and other AI tools are becoming popular for learning about health. But can we trust them, especially when it comes to women's health? This is a big question. Many people use these tools to find quick answers. But how do they compare to official health advice? First, let's talk about why this matters. Women's health covers many topics. From pregnancy to menop...

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Jul 04 2025HEALTH

Preparing for Pregnancy: The Heart Health Shift in the U. S.

Heart health is a big deal for women planning to have a baby. It's not just about the mom's well-being but also the baby's. In the U. S. , things are changing, but not everyone is on board yet. From 2016 to 2022, data shows more women are facing heart health issues before pregnancy. High blood pressure and diabetes are becoming more common. This is a problem because...

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Jul 02 2025HEALTH

A Half-Century of Women's Health Research at Risk

For nearly 50 years, nurses across the United States have been part of a groundbreaking study. They shared their health data, giving scientists valuable insights. This research has changed how we understand health. But now, this work is in jeopardy. The Nurses’ Health Study started in 1976. Nurses like Patricia Chubb and her mother joined early on. They didn’t know ...

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Jun 27 2025HEALTH

How Inflammatory Bowel Disease is Affecting Women of Childbearing Age Worldwide

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is becoming a bigger problem for women between 15 and 49 years old. This is true all over the world, but some places are worse than others. The numbers show that in 2021, about 4. 38 out of every 100, 000 women in this age group got IBD. Even more concerning, 45. 90 out of every 100, 000 women already had it. The places with the most...

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Jun 14 2025HEALTH

How Japan is trying to improve the lives of new moms

Japan is making efforts to boost the birth rate. Policies to aid women during the postpartum and child-rearing stages have been enhanced. However, the exact kind of support these women need is still a mystery. This is because there hasn't been enough research on the new policies. Many women in Japan are raising infants and toddlers. Their health-related quality of l...

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Jun 13 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some Women Hide Their Bodies While Others Show Them Off?

In today's world, women often grapple with how to present their bodies. Some women choose to cover up, while others prefer to flaunt their figures. This isn't just about fashion. It's about how women see themselves and how they think others see them. This is a complex issue that has been explored in various studies. The idea of hiding one's body is not just about mo...

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Jun 05 2025HEALTH

Violence Against Women: What's Been Done and What's Still Missing?

Violence against women is a global issue that crosses all age groups and social classes. To tackle this problem, a comprehensive review was conducted. This review looked at scientific studies from various databases, including EMBASE, LILACS, Web of Science, and PsycInfo. The goal was to understand what research has been done on violence against women and identify any...

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Jun 05 2025HEALTH

COVID-19: How Color, Cash, and Class Affect Women's Health Access

Women in Brazil faced many challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the biggest was getting medical help. A recent study looked into this problem. It focused on how skin color, money, and education affected women's ability to see a doctor. The study involved over a thousand women in the city of Vitória. The women were 18 or older. The study found that 6. 6% of...

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May 27 2025HEALTH

Morning After Pill: A New Spot in Town

Across the United States, there's a growing concern about access to the Morning After Pill. This pill, known as levonorgestrel or "Plan B, " is a crucial form of emergency contraception. It is designed to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. It's been approved for over-the-counter sales since 2007, making it easily available in drugstores...

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