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Combination of Drugs and Alcohol During Pregnancy Poses Grave Danger to Offspring

Researchers from the University of Canterbury are reporting that women who take a combination of alcohol and the drug ecstasy during pregnancy may be exposing their offspring to grave danger.

72 Percent Women Experience Constipation During Pregnancy: Study

According to a new study, nearly three out of four pregnant women experience constipation, diarrhea or other bowel problems during their pregnancies.

Hundreds Take Part in Delhi Marathon for Women Safety

Hundreds of people took part in a marathon in New Delhi in order to raise awareness about the safety of women in the capital city. Delhi Chief Minister

Study Suggests Fertility in Women Linked to Their Immunity

A new study conducted by University of Illinois anthropology professor Kathryn Clancy suggests that fertility in women could be linked with their immunity

Birth Control 'Drama'- Canadian Women Sue Maker of Birth Control Pills

Canadian women launch a class-action lawsuit against the maker of a birth control pill after discovering that the product mostly contained placebos. The

Childbearing Opportunities Equal for Physically Disabled Women

New study reveals that women with chronic physical disabilities are as likely as non disabled women to say that they are currently pregnant. The findings

Quadrupled Blessing After Nine Years

A single embryo was implanted during the couple's first attempt at IVF and doctors were quite surprised when four babies of the same sex developed. A

Depression Increases Stroke Risk Among Middle-Aged Women

Researchers at University of Queensland in Australia have found that the risk of stroke increases among middle-aged women who suffer from depression.

Little Awareness, Lot of Apprehensions Regarding Mastectomy for Indian Women

While Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie is being hailed for taking the brave step of undergoing a double mastectomy to reduce the risk of breast cancer,

Community Groups can Improve Neonatal Mortality and Antenatal Care in Vietnam

A new study conducted by Swedish and Vietnamese researchers published in the journal PLOS Medicine reveals that the coming together of community groups

Uterus Removal Does Not Increase a Woman's Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

Contrary to many previously reported studies, new research finds that having a hysterectomy with or without ovary removal in mid-life does not increase

Young Women may Help Sway the Market for Sunless Tanning Products

Sunless tanning - whether with lotions, bronzers or tanning pills - has been promoted as an effective substitute to dodge the health risks of ultraviolet

NICE Issues Guidance on Smoking During Pregnancy

British health regulatory body NICE, has come out with a new guideline recommending that pregnant mothers in Britain should be tested to check whether

Women Must Learn to Value Their Contributions When Working With Men

A new study has found that women do not portray their brilliance at work and tend to rate themselves lower in value when they work with men. It

Women Altering Menstruation Cycles in Large Numbers: Study

According to a recent study, a large number of young or older women choose to delay or skip monthly menstruation by deviating from the instructions of

Flu During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Having a Bipolar Offspring

A new study published in JAMA Psychiatry suggests that the risk of a child suffering from bipolar disorder increases if the mother had suffered from flu infection during her pregnancy.

Exercise Helps Fight Osteoporosis

A physical exercise programme was found to help women suffering from postmenopausal osteoporosis, say researchers. Montserrat Otero, a PhD holder

Finland: Best Place for Being a Mother

Finland has been named as the best place in the world to be a mother, shows report. The annual report -- State of World's Mothers 2013 --

DRC: Worst Place to be Mother

The Democratic Republic of Congo has been named as the worst place in the world to be a mother, reveals report. Countries in sub-Saharan Africa

Exercise Helps Prevent Kidney Stone Risk

In older women, exercise was found to cut kidney stone formation, find researchers. The study noted that even walking for a couple hours a

Black Women Have Higher Incidence of Multiple Sclerosis Than White Women: Study

According to a recent study, multiple sclerosis is more common in black women than in white women. The findings of the study have been published in journal Neurology.

Around Eight Percent of All Maternal Deaths in India Caused Due to Unsafe Abortions

Underlining the risk to women who undergo unsafe abortions, the Indian Parliament was told that over 4,500 deaths, or eight percent of all maternal deaths,

Preconception Care to Improve Pregnancy Outcomes Delivered By Virtual Patient Advocate

A virtual patient advocate (VPA) could help influence positive changes and help women have healthier pregnancies suggests results of a pilot study. Developed

Alcoholic Women Less Likely to Take Multivitamins

A new link has been found between the use of multivitamins and alcohol consumption before pregnancy, which sheds light on the importance of education about its use, particularly among women.

Hormone Replacement Therapy can Improve Muscle Function in Women

In women, hormone replacement therapy was found to improve muscle function and fibre, shows study. Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) significantly

Snoring Woes of Women Soar

There has been a drastic rise in the number of women snoring and also approaching specialists for help, a sleep clinic from Melbourne has reported. Alarmingly,

Link Between Celiac Disease Antibodies and Risk for Low Birth Weight Babies Identified

Pregnant women with mild to high levels of celiac disease antibodies are at a higher risk for having babies with low birth weight, shows study published in Gastroenterology.

Sexual Desire Among Young Women Predicted By Hormone Levels

A correlation between hormone levels and libido was suspected by researchers for a long time. Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have now actually demonstrated hormonal predictors for sexual desire.

Regular Use of Botox Increases Risk of Resistance

Overindulging in Botox may prove to be detrimental after a new study published in the Journal of Neural Transmission revealed that the human body develops

Women Find Men With a 10-Day Beard Most Attractive

A new study published in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior suggests that women find men with a 10-day beard the most attractive while those with

Transvaginal Sonography Best Way to Determine Possibility of Ectopic Pregnancy

A new study published in JAMA suggests that patient history and clinical examination are not sufficient in eliminating or confirming the possibility of

Taller and Skinnier Women Have Evolved to Have More Babies Than Shorter Counterparts

A new study conducted by researchers at Durham University has found that women who are taller and slimmer are giving birth to more babies thanks to improved healthcare and nutrition.

Refusal to Conduct a Smear Test for Being too Young Results in Death of a 24-year-old

Becky Ryder was told she could not be screened before her 25th birthday and this resulted in a wrong diagnosis of her condition. Becky Ryder could not survive cancer due to a delayed diagnosis.

New Biomarker for Pregnancy-associated Heart Disease Identified

University of Liege in Liege, Belgium have discovered miR-146a a new molecule that can serve as a potential biomarker for peripartum cardiomyopathy. Peripartum

Dove Advertisement is an Eye-opener to the Way Women Perceive Their Beauty

An impactful advert by skincare brand Dove, underlines the fact that women are highly self critical when they look at themselves and beauty may just lie in the eyes of the beholder.

Mammogram Rate Did Not Decline After Controversial USPSTF Recommendations

A new study finds that mammogram rates in the US have not declined in women between the ages of 40 and 49. The study results are published in the April

Delhi Rape Victim may Need Reconstructive Surgery

Doctors attending to the five-year old girl in Delhi who was brutally raped for two days suggest that she is stable, and might need to undergo reconstructive surgery.

HPV Vaccine Has Reduced Number of Genital Wart Cases in Young Oz Women

The number of genital wart cases among Australian women between 12 and 26 years of age has been lowered considerably over the last five years thanks to

Delhi Rape Victim is Now Stable, Doctors

The five-year old girl, who was brutally raped in Delhi, was found to have a 200ml bottle and pieces of candle inserted in her private parts. "Upon

Firm Founder Denies Risk of Breast Cancer Due to Breast Implants

The founder of the firm whose faulty breast implants hit the tabloids claims that he had not put anyone's lives at risk. Jean-Claude Mas made his

Menstrual Problems Common in Disabled Adolescents

Menstrual problems among adolescents suffering from learning and physical disabilities are more common, and need special care, as there is no one-size-fits-all remedy to handling it.

Abortion Rate in Women Could Be Affected By Medications Used to Treat Rheumatoid Arthritis

A new study reveals that women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who were on methotrexate (MTX), a drug commonly used to reduce inflammation caused by RA,

Spain to Tighten Abortion Laws, Irrespective of Criticism

Under pressure from the Catholic Church and its conservative wing, Spain's government has vowed to tighten the nation's abortion laws, angering the opposition party.

Pre-eclampsia, High BP in Pregnancy Tied to Higher Diabetes Risk

Pre-eclampsia and hypertension in pregnancy were found to increase the risk of diabetes, states study. The researchers, led by Denice Feig from

One Million Likes for a Snap of a Woman Who Tattooed Over Mastectomy Scars

Kelly Davidson, a breast cancer survivor from Ottawa, Canada, underwent a double mastectomy and had both her breasts removed. She has now covered the scars with many intricate tattoos.

Understanding the Molecular Control of Placenta Formation

Understanding the molecular control of placenta (the organ which enables fetal growth) formation is critical in diagnosing and treating related pregnancy complications.

Light Drinking During Pregnancy may Not Harm Fetus

It is okay for pregnant women to drink during pregnancy provided they do not consume more than two units a week, revealed a recent study. The insight

Pregnant Women Should be Administered Flu Vaccine

A study has revealed that the flu vaccine is absolutely safe to administer during any trimester. Yet, research has found that only one in four pregnant

Vitamin D Lowers Uterine Fibroids Risk

Women who have adequate levels of vitamin D are less likely to develop uterine fibroids, finds study. Fibroids, also known as uterine leiomyomata, are noncancerous tumors of the uterus.

The World's First Ever Womb Transplant from a Deceased Donor

The first ever woman to receive a uterus from a deceased donor, is now healthy and two-weeks pregnant following a successful embryo transplant. The