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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.
#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.

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.

More women are taking testosterone for mood, muscles, and sex drive. But is it safe?

Social media trends may mislead women about testosterone use, which has seen a nearly 50% increase in recent years as a treatment for low hormones.

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.

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.

More women are taking testosterone for mood, muscles, and sex drive. But is it safe?

Social media trends may mislead women about testosterone use, which has seen a nearly 50% increase in recent years as a treatment for low hormones.
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Why Women Get Less Exercise Time Than Men

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

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.
#femtech

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.

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.

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.

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.
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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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New Stroke Recommendations Call Out Risks Unique to Women

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

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.

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.

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.

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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