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Jun 07, 2016, 14:19 PM IST

Are you at greater risk of anxiety?

Anxiety disorder -- the most common mental health problems -- is often manifest as excessive worry, fear and a tendency to avoid potentially stressful situations including social gatherings.

Jun 06, 2016, 14:19 PM IST

Women suffering with migraine at increased mortality risk

The findings showed that women who reported a migraine had a greater risk for major cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks, strokes and angina -- chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.

Jun 05, 2016, 17:28 PM IST

Estrogen levels drops rapidly in women with migraine

The findings showed that the women with a migraine history had a faster rate of estrogen -- sex hormone -- decline regardless of whether they had a migraine during that cycle or not.

Jun 02, 2016, 15:27 PM IST

Women too post sexist comments on Twitter, reveals study

Half of abusive words women face on micro blogging site Twitter come from fellow women.

May 28, 2016, 13:35 PM IST

Britain probes whether some Sharia courts legitimise forced marriage, divorces unfair to women

"There is only one rule of law in our country, which provides rights and security for every citizen," interior minister Theresa May said in a statement.

May 27, 2016, 04:35 AM IST

Two years of Modi govt: Hope has replaced hopelessness under NDA rule, says PM

The BJP-led NDA government completed two years in office on Thursday.

May 26, 2016, 17:57 PM IST

Sad but true! Women in India earn 19% less than men, says report

Notwithstanding the fact that there is a fight for gender equality in every angle and corner of the world, a report reveals that women in India earn much less than men.

May 24, 2016, 21:40 PM IST

After marriage, porn-watching ups in women, drops in men

Turns out, women watch more porn after getting married, while the opposite is the case for men

May 22, 2016, 20:30 PM IST

Nearly half of all heart attacks may be 'silent'

 Nearly half of all heart attacks may not have classic symptoms, such as chest pain, shortness of breath and cold sweats but are likely to be silent, reveals new research.

May 22, 2016, 15:55 PM IST

Good news! Women who attend religious services live longer

Women who attend religious services more than once per week are more likely to live longer and may lower the risk of death from heart disease and cancer, a study has found.

May 17, 2016, 17:36 PM IST

Turning back the clock for cosmopolitan women

The role of a woman has immensely changed over the last couple of decades. Today's woman is educated and well-informed. She is versatile and efficiently multitasks and balances work and home. She is conscious about her looks and also of her health and fitness. In spite of a hectic demanding lifestyle, she has to look youthful, healthy and fit.

May 15, 2016, 18:26 PM IST

Woman drowns while fetching water from well in drought-hit Beed

A forty-year-old woman died while she was drawing water from a well in drought-hit Beed district of Maharashtra on Saturday. 

May 14, 2016, 14:06 PM IST

Eating lots of fruits, veggies may reduce risk of breast cancer!

One should include lots of fruits and vegetables in their diet as they are good for health.

May 13, 2016, 16:10 PM IST

Drinking soft drinks during pregnancy can make infants fat

A study suggests that pregnant women should not consume artificially sweetened beverages as it can make infants fat.

May 10, 2016, 18:33 PM IST

Few real women look like as shown in movies, says new survey!

It's only picture perfect, not reality! A majority of women think that the representation of women in the entertainment industry is far from reality.

May 03, 2016, 18:19 PM IST

Beware, women! Stress can worsen HPV infection

If it continues for some years, it can even lead to cervical cancer and other complication in women.

Apr 30, 2016, 17:45 PM IST

Beware! Night shifts can increase women's heart disease risk

The study showed that women who work more than 10 years of rotating night shifts have a 15 to 18 percent increased risk of developing coronary heart disease.

Apr 27, 2016, 08:30 AM IST

More women opt for silicon balloon implants to lose weight: Doctors

 With obesity on the rise among women, experts have said that silicon balloon implants in the stomach are becoming popular among young women in order to reduce their appetite.

Apr 26, 2016, 20:53 PM IST