More than 80 organizations that provide health care for women all over the world received grants Wednesday totaling $250 million from Melinda French Gates after a year-long application process. French Gates said the majority of the recipients of the Action for Women’s Health challenge have not previously received funding from her organization, Pivotal, or from…
Fans are concerned that Bella Hadid was “in survival mode” as she closed the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show last night. Many speculated on the model’s health after video of her final walk, in which she wore a silver fringed bra with matching bottoms and plush, oversized white wings began circulating online Thursday. In the clip,…
Women are the pillar of society that keeps the world up and running. From sun-up to sundown, their active contribution in building homes, nurturing families, and simultaneously juggling workplaces not only sets a stellar example of the feminine power but also serves as the backbone of any functional and thriving community. But more often than…
Every year, millions of people are at risk of developing cancer, a statistic that often feels abstract until it touches someone close to home. In countless families, stories emerge of women who brushed aside persistent fatigue, unusual bleeding, or abdominal discomfort—only to learn much later that these were early warnings of something far more serious….
Before disposable pads and other mass-produced menstrual products became the norm, many societies created women’s hygiene products, including reusable cloth pads. The members of the Philadelphia-based Pan-African Sisterhood Health Initiative, or P.A.S.H.I., get together once a week to recreate these culturally significant products. A group of as many as 40 volunteers gathers every Wednesday at…
Fertility problems affect one in six people worldwide, equating to around 17.5 per cent of the global population, and while the causes of infertility aren’t always known, there are some lifestyle changes that can optimise chances of conception for many couples. From managing stress to supporting sleep, fertility coach Alexandria Smith reveals how to change…
They lift, they separate … and they just might sabotage your health. Surveys show that 8 in 10 American women wear a bra most days, and the majority agree it’s a real pain in the chest. But could your style of over-the-shoulder boulder holder be doing more harm than good? “This is such an important…
Think creatine is just for making gains at the gym? Think again. Emerging evidence suggests this powerhouse compound is also a major player in brain and muscle health. Once the go-to of bodybuilders and elite athletes, creatine has gone mainstream, gaining traction among everyday gym-goers and older adults looking to stay strong with age. Another…
It’s making waves! A new AI-powered app is giving expecting parents the chance to literally feel their unborn baby’s heartbeat through gentle vibrations on their phone. Trellis Health‘s “heartbeat feature” might sound spookily futuristic, but it delivers the opportunity for parents-to-be to experience their baby’s pulse in their palm anytime they like. Trellis Health’s new…
During the menopause transition, only 1 in 5 women have optimal scores using the American Heart Association’s health-assessment tool, known as Life’s Essential 8 (LE8). Among the tool’s eight components, four of them – blood glucose, blood pressure, sleep quality and nicotine use – are key in driving future cardiovascular risks, with sleep being particularly…