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Cancer cases rising for women and younger adults in US, report finds

Cancer rates among younger adults and women are increasing, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, marking a significant demographic shift.

Severe obesity is on the rise in the US

Severe obesity among women is a growing concern, rising to nearly 10% in recent surveys despite an overall stable obesity rate.

Cancer cases rising for women and younger adults in US, report finds

Cancer rates among younger adults and women are increasing, particularly breast and thyroid cancers, marking a significant demographic shift.

Severe obesity is on the rise in the US

Severe obesity among women is a growing concern, rising to nearly 10% in recent surveys despite an overall stable obesity rate.
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Love and Deepspace introduces a new innovation in video games: a period tracker

Love and Deepspace introduces a period tracker, promoting women's reproductive health awareness in gaming with its new Remind Me feature.
#pregnancy

Is It Safe to Take Antidepressants During Pregnancy?

Antenatal depression can severely impact pregnant women and their babies, leading to serious health consequences and increasing the risk of postpartum depression.

I woke from a coma to find my baby had been born

Atlanta McIntyre experienced severe pregnancy sickness and woke from an induced coma to discover her baby was born by caesarean section.

Is It Safe to Take Antidepressants During Pregnancy?

Antenatal depression can severely impact pregnant women and their babies, leading to serious health consequences and increasing the risk of postpartum depression.

I woke from a coma to find my baby had been born

Atlanta McIntyre experienced severe pregnancy sickness and woke from an induced coma to discover her baby was born by caesarean section.
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#health-awareness

New Stroke Recommendations Call Out Risks Unique to Women

New guidelines outline specific stroke risks for women, marking a significant shift in prevention strategies.

You Need To Keep Your Butthole Oily & Other Tips From A Colorectal Surgeon

Many don't realize the importance of anal health care, often dismissing symptoms until they worsen.
Misdiagnoses of hemorrhoids can lead to ignoring underlying serious conditions that require immediate attention.

New Stroke Recommendations Call Out Risks Unique to Women

New guidelines outline specific stroke risks for women, marking a significant shift in prevention strategies.

You Need To Keep Your Butthole Oily & Other Tips From A Colorectal Surgeon

Many don't realize the importance of anal health care, often dismissing symptoms until they worsen.
Misdiagnoses of hemorrhoids can lead to ignoring underlying serious conditions that require immediate attention.
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#menopause

How to Exercise During Menopause

Exercise can help women adapt to challenges posed by menopause.
Hormonal changes during menopause require adjustments in fitness routines.
Strength training and mobility exercises become increasingly important post-menopause.

Navigating Anxiety in Perimenopause and Menopause

Anxiety during menopause stems from significant hormonal changes and feelings of loss of control, impacting women's mental and emotional well-being.

How Mary Claire Haver Became the Queen of Menopause

Menopause can be an empowering stage of life if women take proactive measures.

Menopause as a Catalyst for Psychospiritual Development

The cultural conversation around menopause has shifted, with women seeking treatment and support for symptoms that were long misunderstood.

What Is "Menopause Belly"? An Expert Explains This Midlife Development

Menopause leads to physical changes, especially in the midsection, often termed 'menopause belly', causing both body shape shifts and gastrointestinal discomfort.

Revealed: The exact amount of sleep the average middle-aged woman gets

Women aged 40-60 average just 6 hours and 36 minutes of sleep, primarily due to menopause-related insomnia and symptoms, impacting their health and relationships.

How to Exercise During Menopause

Exercise can help women adapt to challenges posed by menopause.
Hormonal changes during menopause require adjustments in fitness routines.
Strength training and mobility exercises become increasingly important post-menopause.

Navigating Anxiety in Perimenopause and Menopause

Anxiety during menopause stems from significant hormonal changes and feelings of loss of control, impacting women's mental and emotional well-being.

How Mary Claire Haver Became the Queen of Menopause

Menopause can be an empowering stage of life if women take proactive measures.

Menopause as a Catalyst for Psychospiritual Development

The cultural conversation around menopause has shifted, with women seeking treatment and support for symptoms that were long misunderstood.

What Is "Menopause Belly"? An Expert Explains This Midlife Development

Menopause leads to physical changes, especially in the midsection, often termed 'menopause belly', causing both body shape shifts and gastrointestinal discomfort.

Revealed: The exact amount of sleep the average middle-aged woman gets

Women aged 40-60 average just 6 hours and 36 minutes of sleep, primarily due to menopause-related insomnia and symptoms, impacting their health and relationships.
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#entrepreneurship

Femtech: 2 books you need to read

The rise of femtech marks a significant trend towards addressing female health issues, previously overlooked by the mainstream market.

Halle Tecco doesn't want to be your infertility influencer

Halle Tecco, cofounder of Rock Health, steps back from fertility sector after personal struggles, seeking to refocus on broader digital health innovations.

Femtech: 2 books you need to read

The rise of femtech marks a significant trend towards addressing female health issues, previously overlooked by the mainstream market.

Halle Tecco doesn't want to be your infertility influencer

Halle Tecco, cofounder of Rock Health, steps back from fertility sector after personal struggles, seeking to refocus on broader digital health innovations.
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New research links depression to more painful periods

Depression is linked to genetics, shedding light on the relationship between period pain and mental health.

More single women and female couples having IVF

The growing number of single women and female couples accessing IVF demonstrates changing family dynamics, despite financial and funding challenges.

Women plan UK legal action over talc cancer claims

Women in the UK are suing Johnson & Johnson for alleged links between talc and cancer, with numerous claimants involved.

Why Women Get Less Exercise Time Than Men

Women often struggle to prioritize their own health and exercise due to caregiving responsibilities.

Keto diet, supplements may restart stalled menstruation, study finds

Increasing ketones through a keto diet or supplements can help regulate menstrual cycles in women.

"She Didn't Know Until She Was In Labor": People Who Had Cryptic Pregnancies Share Their Experiences

Cryptic pregnancy is a common yet surprising phenomenon where women may not realize they are pregnant until labor or late in the pregnancy.
#breast-cancer

Breast cancer is on the rise in women under 50. It could be linked to 2 lifestyle factors.

The increasing rate of breast cancer among women under 50 is concerning, yet early detection and advancements in treatment improve outcomes.

Warning for younger women: Be vigilant on breast cancer risk - Harvard Gazette

Breast cancer rates show a concerning increase, particularly in younger women and certain racial groups, despite overall mortality improvements.

Breast cancer is on the rise in women under 50. It could be linked to 2 lifestyle factors.

The increasing rate of breast cancer among women under 50 is concerning, yet early detection and advancements in treatment improve outcomes.

Warning for younger women: Be vigilant on breast cancer risk - Harvard Gazette

Breast cancer rates show a concerning increase, particularly in younger women and certain racial groups, despite overall mortality improvements.
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Swedish hospital 'deeply regrets' giving 33 women unnecessary hysterectomies

Uppsala University Hospital revealed a systematic overdiagnosis leading to unnecessary surgeries for women, which they deeply regret and are addressing.
#hormonal-changes

No, But Seriously, Where Are All These Little Black Chin Hairs Coming From?

Hormonal changes in mid-life can lead to increased facial hair growth in women, often referred to as hirsutism.

Kate Winslet, 48, makes surprise sex confession: 'Juicier and sexier'

Women can enhance their sex life through testosterone replacement therapy, as highlighted by Kate Winslet's experiences.

No, But Seriously, Where Are All These Little Black Chin Hairs Coming From?

Hormonal changes in mid-life can lead to increased facial hair growth in women, often referred to as hirsutism.

Kate Winslet, 48, makes surprise sex confession: 'Juicier and sexier'

Women can enhance their sex life through testosterone replacement therapy, as highlighted by Kate Winslet's experiences.
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Data integrity concerns flagged in 130 women's health papers - all by one co-author

Concerns about data integrity have been raised in 130 studies by a biomedical researcher, influencing clinical practice rooted in questionable data.

Exhausted? Irritable? It could be undiagnosed iron deficiency

Iron deficiency is commonly overlooked in routine health screenings, affecting many women, especially those of reproductive age.

More women had their tubes tied after Roe v. Wade was overturned

Women opted for more tubal ligations post-Roe v. Wade, especially in abortion-banned states, indicating shifts in reproductive decision-making.

Women face bias and disparities in healthcare. Digital tools could help meet their needs.

Diverse healthcare needs, particularly for women of color, are being addressed through digital innovation platforms like Health In Her HUE.

New hope on heart disease as science offers early detection and prevention

Medical advancements allow for earlier identification and prevention of heart disease by monitoring specific inflammatory and cholesterol-related biomarkers in women.
#legal-settlement

Women harmed by vaginal mesh in England get payout

More than 100 women received settlements from transvaginal mesh manufacturers, but many others missed claims due to strict time limits.

140 women in England receive payout for vaginal mesh implant complications

Over 100 women received settlements for complications from vaginal mesh implants in a landmark group claim, highlighting systemic medical negligence.

Women harmed by vaginal mesh in England get payout

More than 100 women received settlements from transvaginal mesh manufacturers, but many others missed claims due to strict time limits.

140 women in England receive payout for vaginal mesh implant complications

Over 100 women received settlements for complications from vaginal mesh implants in a landmark group claim, highlighting systemic medical negligence.
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Why does the US have such a high maternal mortality rate?

The US has the highest maternal mortality rate among high-income countries, with disparities affecting minority women significantly.
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