Butt lightning’ pelvic pain may signal endometriosis
Doctors warn that a sharp, shooting pain in the pelvis known as 'butt lightning' could be a symptom of endometriosis. The condition occurs when tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside…
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Women told to pick workouts based on life stage
NDTV reports that women should choose between Pilates and strength training depending on their stage of life. Building muscle and maintaining strong bones become more important as women age, while mobility and…
Endometriosis linked to 46% higher risk of type 2 diabetes
Women with endometriosis may face a 46% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than those without the condition, a new study suggests. The Hindu reports that researchers followed nearly 30 lakh…
Rising obesity in Indian women signals pre-pregnancy health push
Nearly one in three Indian women (30.7%) aged 15-49 is now overweight or obese, up from one in four (24%) five years ago, according to the National Family Health Survey-6 data for…
Apollo’s Jyoti Wadhwa calls for women-focused cancer care
Dr Jyoti Wadhwa, principal lead of medical oncology at Apollo Athenaa Women's Cancer Centre, says treating cancer in women requires a comprehensive approach that goes beyond the tumour. Care must address fertility,…
MacKenzie Scott and Melinda Gates gave $28 billion differently
MacKenzie Scott and Melinda French Gates have together directed more than $28 billion toward social causes, but their approaches differ sharply. Scott gives large, unrestricted grants to thousands of organisations across education,…
Doctors urge Indian women over 40 to screen for breast cancer
A pilot study by Hyderabad's Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation, presented at the ASCO Annual Meeting 2026, found that fear, stigma, and poor awareness keep most Indian women from breast cancer screening. The…
53% of Hyderabad slum dwellers show thyroid disorders in screening
A community screening drive in three Hyderabad slum clusters detected thyroid disorders in 53.4% of 561 participants, according to a study by Helping Hands Foundation (HHF) and Pune-based Thyright Innovations. Laboratory tests…
Iron deficiency can disrupt menstrual cycles warn experts
NDTV reports that iron deficiency may delay periods by more than seven to 10 days or stop them for months. A menstrual cycle normally ranges from 21 to 35 days, but iron…
PMOS inflicts shame, fear, isolation on teen girls
A News Minute report, citing a review in the Journal of Psychiatry Spectrum, says PMOS (polycystic metabolic syndrome) affects 3.7% to 22.5% of Indian women. Depression among Indian women with PMOS ranges…
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