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The risk for cardiovascular disease is much lower in women than men until women reach the age of 50 years of age. (Photo: AFP)

Sex hormones up cardiovascular disease risk in post-menopausal women: Study

The research has been published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

29 May 2018 5:12 PM

Women who choose to freeze their eggs undergo 10 days of injections of hormones to stimulate their ovaries and as many as six ultrasounds to monitor oocyte development. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women who freeze eggs to delay childbirth often feel regret

Study of more than 200 women who had eggs removed and frozen as form of counter-infertility insurance found nearly half expressing regret.

26 May 2018 9:17 AM

Postnatal depression is relatively common, affecting about 16 – 20 per cent of women.

Postnatal depression: Here’s everything you need to know

Postnatal depression is a depressive episode which occurs within four weeks of delivery.

21 May 2018 4:32 PM

Short legs were linked to diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and dementia - so instinct tells women to steer clear of that gene pool. (Photo: Pixabay)

This is what makes a man attractive to women

Women are more attracted to men with long legs, new research has found.

17 May 2018 4:52 PM

Hair-straightening products contain potentially toxic mix

Black women use more hair products than other women and suffer disproportionately from uterine fibroids, early puberty and infertility.

16 May 2018 8:10 AM

The next thing would be to help break the taboo of breastfeeding (or pumping) at work. (Photo: Pixabay)

Breastfeeding facility at workplace a major concern for new mothers: Survey

The first thing is to offer comfortable breastfeeding/pumping facilities like dedicated rooms and equipment.

15 May 2018 8:34 PM

What to know before saying 'yes' to an online wedding dress

Take your measurements, and use them with the website's size guide.

10 May 2018 8:56 PM

Lesbian, bisexual (LB) women at greater risk of diabetes

Lesbian and bisexual women developed type 2 diabetes at younger ages than heterosexual women.

10 May 2018 1:56 PM

In September 2017, a royal decree announced the end of a decades-long ban on women driving -- the only one of its kind in the world.

Saudi to lift driving ban on women June 24

Driving schools for women have been set up across 5 cities and teachers will include Saudi women who obtained their licenses abroad.

09 May 2018 8:50 AM

The study found that those who showed off their wealth were rated more attractive by women looking for a short-term fling. (Photo: AFP)

Women find one-night stands with flashy men more attractive

Study finds, on the contrary, women would never trust them as husbands.

08 May 2018 10:56 AM

In women with HER2-positive cancer, it was found that the less AXL is present, the better the survival rate. (Photo: Pixabay)

Is protein responsible for breast cancer?

One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime and one in 30 is expected to die from it.

07 May 2018 4:02 PM

Sexual selection pressures lead women to prefer more masculine mates, who supposedly have greater genetic "fitness" . (Photo: Pixabay)

Women's preference for masculine faces not linked to hormones: study

The data also showed that oral contraceptive use did not dampen women's preference for masculine faces.

07 May 2018 3:47 PM

Women who consumed fast food four or more times a week took nearly a month longer to become pregnant. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women who don't eat fruits take longer to conceive: study

Previous research has tended to focus on the role that diet plays in women diagnosed with or receiving treatment for infertility.

06 May 2018 6:17 PM

Previous studies have also pointed out how people get fixated by comparisons with their friends (Photo: AFP)

Women may grow insecure about appearance after looking at pictures on social media

While there was a slim ideal for women before the internet took over, social media seems to have made it even more powerful.

04 May 2018 4:39 PM

Sauna bathing may reduce risk of stroke: study

The association of sauna bathing with reduced stroke may include a reduction in blood pressure, stimulation of immune system.

03 May 2018 3:45 PM

The results are limited by the fact that researchers didn’t have information about other exposures, such as smoking. (Photo: Pixabay)

Air pollution linked to fertility treatment failure, says study

Past research has linked high concentrations of air pollutants produced by fossil fuels or wood to heart disease, stroke and inflammation.

27 Apr 2018 8:27 AM

Symptoms of PMS include mood swings, breast tenderness, fatigue, irritability and depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds heavy drinking linked to worse PMS

Alcohol increases PMS risk by altering the level of hormones, such as gonadotropin, during the menstrual cycle.

24 Apr 2018 8:04 AM

Social media and the sharing economy have created opportunities by leveraging online networks to build trust and remove market barriers. (Photo: Pixabay)

Social media algorithms discriminating against women: study

When algorithms were turned loose on this exclusive network of ultra-engaging individuals, women's visibility plunged.

22 Apr 2018 2:56 PM

The study found that women scored higher “life satisfaction” ratings than those who never viewed X-rated material. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study says women who watch porn are happier

On the contrary, scientists found that men watched porn when lonely or in an unhappy relationship.

21 Apr 2018 10:43 AM

New underwear to help men keep cool!

Named the Snowballs, the undie comes in stretchable organic cotton material and removable scrotum cooling pad.

19 Apr 2018 3:45 PM

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