Women’s Health

How to stay ahead of HPV through regular Pap smear

Pap smear is a test that checks the cervix for abnormal cells that cause cancer of the cervix in wom...
Misc

First Non-Hormonal Contraceptive Approved by the US FDA

The first and only non-hormonal contraceptive has been approved for use by the US FDA. The contracep...
Cancer

HPV Vaccines Used in the US may Not Be Effective in Other Countries

Vaccination programs against Human Papilloma virus (HPV) strains in the United States may not be as...
Women’s Health

Menstrual Hygiene Day: Advocating for Dignity, Rights, and Empowerment for Women

May 28 each year is Menstrual hygiene day when healthcare professionals and public health experts ra...
Women’s Health

Why this Burning? Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in Women

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is common in women of all ages. More than 50% of women develop a UTI i...
Women’s Health

Scientists Develop Bionic Technology to Restore Breast Function after Breast Cancer Surgery

One of the most common problems women experience after breast removal and reconstruction for cancer...
Misc

Your Genes may Play Role in Weight Gain from Contraceptives

Birth control medications often cause weight gain, but a new study has shown that a woman’s genetic...
Women’s Health

Good News for Women Seeking a Second Baby Through IVF

Women who have had a successful birth through in-vitro fertilization (IVF) have over 50% chance of s...
Misc

Diverse Diet May be as Effective as Supplements for Female Athletes

Female Athletes – the number of which may be underreported in Africa – are often found using diet su...
Women’s Health

Menopause: A trip down the tropics

“I don’t get hot flashes, I only take short vacations in hot conditions,” says 55-year-old Nkiru, wh...
Women’s Health

More insight into urinary tract infections after menopause

Many older women experience recurrent bouts of bladder and/or kidney infection. Why? There are many...
Women’s Health

Less extensive mastectomy is an option for more women with breast cancer

A mastectomy procedure that leaves the surface of the breast intact was found to be a safe option fo...