"womens-health"

While NFHS-6 celebrates improvements in women’s empowerment, it also reveals rising obesity, high blood sugar levels, and declining exclusive breastfeeding

A nationwide HPV vaccination drive targeting adolescents before virus exposure could be a transformative step in prevention

Limited screening, lack of awareness and unequal access to healthcare continue to worsen survival rates, posing a major public health challenge

By ordering free biodegradable pads and hygiene corners in schools and colleges, India’s apex court has recognised menstrual health as an enforceable right

It is time to bring menstrual health from the margins to the mainstream and treat it as a public health priority

Matcha, though rich in antioxidants and health benefits, may reduce iron absorption due to its polyphenol and phytic acid content. Excessive intake, especially near meals, can contribute to iron deficiency—particularly in menstruating women. Balance and timing are essential

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex, often disabling neurological illness marked by extreme fatigue and post-exertional malaise. ME/CFS predominantly affects women and demands updated diagnostic guidelines and better-informed clinical care

Almost all major initiatives, including the once-in-a-week exclusive Arogya Mahila clinics, organised in government hospitals every Tuesday, have taken a backseat under the Revanth Reddy regime

Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that form in or on the uterus, varying in size and number. While MRI scans showed the patient had seven fibroids, the surgical team encountered an unexpected challenge. "As we operated, fibroids began appearing in large numbers," explained Dr. Prabha Agrawal, a gynecologist at Care Hospitals, Hitec City.