Women's health
Taliban policing hospital entrances, denying entry to women without complete burqa covering - MSF
The report comes after women were left laying in rubble for hours, waiting for female rescuers following an earthquake.
Over 40? Here’s what doctors want you to check
10 percent of Israelis suffer from this disease – and it is very dangerous for women
Menopause: Not a disease – a natural stage in a woman’s life
When Recovery Begins: How One Israeli Organization Is Redefining Life After Cancer
"42% of survivors leave their workplace after cancer ... Yet society expects them to ‘bounce back’ as if nothing happened.”
US stillbirth rate exceeds CDC reports, says new study
Researchers claimed that CDC data is less reliable than the commercial insurance claims used in the study, which reported a stillbirth rate of 1 in every 175 pregnancies.
Hadassah study: Women who underwent breast reduction surgery are healthier – and this is the reason
A research team from Hadassah Hospital found that breast reduction surgery reduces the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease.
Survey: Almost every woman in Israel over the age of 36 suffers from perimenopausal symptoms
We’ve gotten used to thinking that menopause symptoms begin only when menstruation ends or hot flashes start – but that’s not really the case. So how can you tell you’re in perimenopause?
What do we really know about menopause?
Most women are unaware of the hormone issue. They are not told about the hormone shift as they get older.
Although it is a male disease, twice as many women who suffer from it – die. How is that possible?
About 20,000 people suffer a heart attack every year in Israel, most of them men, but the rate among women is steadily rising. And the most surprising part – they also die more.
Forget hot flashes: This is the sign that can change everything you thought about menopause
Brain fog is a very common phenomenon of menopause, and for those who suffer from ADHD – even those who are not diagnosed – it is a problematic combination.
Women's health is not just an issue for women - opinion
If we place women’s intimate health on the public, medical, and educational agenda, we can build a healthier, more empathetic, and more innovative future for all of us.
Technological breakthrough for a medical problem that troubles many women
Many women suffering from urinary incontinence avoid talking about it. With this innovation, perhaps they will not need to at all.
New study: This plant improves sexual function and reduces depression
Ginseng is an ancient medicinal plant with components that help regulate hormones and the nervous system. One of its remarkable benefits is for women in menopause.
Early detection of iron deficiency critical for adolescent girls - opinion
Iron deficiency is a crucial issue that especially affects adolescent girls and can directly influence their academic achievements.
