Birth control options out of reach for many low-income women
Young, low-income women are less likely to use more effective methods of birth control like the pill
New evidence on the mistreatment of women during childbirth
New evidence from a WHO-led study in four countries shows more than one-third of women experience mistreatment during childbirth in health facilities.
Working women healthier even after retirement age
A new study found that women who worked consistently during their prime midlife working years had better health than non-working women later in life.
Are women getting adequate nutrition during preconception and pregnancy?
Higher level education was associated with improved adherence to dietary guidelines in pregnant women. Find out more in here
Babies born prematurely can catch up their immune systems
Researchers have found babies born before 32 weeks' gestation can rapidly acquire some adult immune functions after birth.
For the wellbeing of women or for pharmaceutical enrichment?
A lot of gynecologists prescribe contraceptive pills to their patients, but the choice of pill may be influenced by the pharmaceutical industry.
Household chemical use linked to child language delays
If their parents use chemicals such as household cleaners, children are more likely to show delays in language development by age 2.
Pay inequality: the gender pay gap in an anonymous online labor market
The U.S. is witnessing a dramatic rise in nontraditional 'gig economy' labor markets where workers are hired for single projects often on a short-term basis.
Period products are now free in Scotland
Scotland became the first country in the world to eliminate period poverty.
Gender violence related to higher risk of death for women
A study by the Universities of Warwick and Birmingham, says that gender violence is also related to the development of cardiometabolic diseases.
Coronavirus has infected more men than women, why?
Even though further study is needed, the answer could be linked to women´s inmune system and smoking
Colombian Constitutional Court will decide on decriminalization of abortion soon
On February 19, judge Alejandro Linares delivered a paper in which the decriminalization of abortion until the first trimester is proposed.
These are the effects anxiety has on your health
Chronic anxiety can cause a lot of overall health issues that you may not know about.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding associated with lower risk of early menopause
A new study, published in JAMA Network Open, reports that women who have babies and breastfeed may be less likely to go earlier though menopause.
Acid reflux drug is a surprising candidate to curb preterm birth
The study also identified 12 other FDA-approved drugs that are deemed safe in pregnancy.