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Jan 09 2026HEALTH

Unlocking Local Change: How Councillors Use Research for Better Communities

Councillors in England hold significant power over local services. Yet, there's a big question: how do they use research to make decisions that affect people's health and well-being? This is where the Health Determinants Research Collaborations (HDRCs) come in. These groups were set up to help local

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Dec 14 2025HEALTH

Why Aren't More College Girls Using Female Condoms?

Female condoms are a powerful tool. They can stop sexually transmitted infections. Yet, not many women use them. This is a problem. College girls are at high risk for unsafe sex. They need better protection. A study looked into this issue. It focused on female undergraduates at Makerere University i

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Dec 03 2025SPORTS

How Body Shaming Harms Female Athletes

Female athletes face a unique set of challenges that can increase their risk of injury. A recent report highlights the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for women in sports. This environment should be free from body shaming, unrealistic body standards, and gender stereotypes.

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Dec 03 2025HEALTH

Keeping Female Athletes Safe: A New Approach to Injury Prevention

Female athletes are stepping up in sports, but they're also facing more injuries. A group of experts, led by Kay Crossley, has come up with a plan to change that. They say it's not just about physical safety. It's also about creating a supportive environment. The experts looked at over 600 studies

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Nov 29 2025SPORTS

Mindfulness and Breathing: A Game Changer for Female Athletes?

Female athletes often face unique challenges. A recent study looked at how a special training program could help them perform better. The program mixed yoga and psychology. It was tested on 56 young women, all athletes. They were split into two groups. One group did the special training. The other d

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Oct 26 2025HEALTH

Long Runs, Big Challenges: What Female Ultramarathoners Face

Female ultramarathon runners are pushing their limits, but their bodies might be paying a price. These athletes run distances longer than a marathon, often on tough mountain trails. More women are joining in, but not much is known about how this sport affects their health, especially their reproduct

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Jun 28 2025HEALTH

Hair Loss in Women Athletes: The Hidden Cost of Performance Boosters

Female athletes are increasingly turning to performance-enhancing substances (PES) to gain an edge. But these substances, especially androgenic and anabolic steroids (AAS), can have serious side effects. One of the most visible is hair loss, known as female pattern hair loss (FPHL). AAS are synthet

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Apr 12 2025HEALTH

Hip and Groin Injuries in Female Athletes: A Closer Look

Female athletes in field invasion sports face a significant risk of hip and groin injuries. This risk is often overlooked. Many people assume that these injuries are more common in male athletes. However, this assumption needs to be challenged. There is a lack of comprehensive studies specificall

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Mar 18 2025HEALTH

Healing and Hope: Restoring Lives Through Genital Reconstruction

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful practice that affects countless women worldwide. It involves altering or injuring female genital organs for non-medical reasons. This practice can lead to severe physical and emotional issues. Fortunately, there is hope through reconstructive surgery. Thi

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Jan 25 2025HEALTH

The Timing of Female Circumcision in Ethiopia: A Deeper Look

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a worldwide health issue. It's a non-medical practice that involves removing parts of the female genitalia. To understand the factors influencing when girls undergo FGM, researchers in Ethiopia analyzed data from the 2016 Ethiopian Demographic and Health Survey (ED

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