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Women's Heightened Heat Sensitivity: A Growing Health Concern
University of Thessaly research reveals women's increased heat sensitivity due to lower sweating rates, higher body temperatures, and hormonal factors, increasing their risk of heatstroke and heat exhaustion, particularly during heatwaves.
Women's Heightened Heat Sensitivity: A Growing Health Concern
University of Thessaly research reveals women's increased heat sensitivity due to lower sweating rates, higher body temperatures, and hormonal factors, increasing their risk of heatstroke and heat exhaustion, particularly during heatwaves.
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28% Bias Score
Obstetric Fistula in Tanzania: Koletha's Story of Stigma and Recovery
Koletha, a 20-year-old Tanzanian woman, developed obstetric fistula after childbirth, leading to family rejection and community stigma; however, after seeking treatment at CCBRT, she recovered and is now advocating for fistula awareness.
Obstetric Fistula in Tanzania: Koletha's Story of Stigma and Recovery
Koletha, a 20-year-old Tanzanian woman, developed obstetric fistula after childbirth, leading to family rejection and community stigma; however, after seeking treatment at CCBRT, she recovered and is now advocating for fistula awareness.
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28% Bias Score
Perinatal Mental Health in Spain: High Prevalence and Urgent Need for Support
In Spain, 20-25% of mother-baby pairs experience perinatal mental health disorders, exacerbated by social isolation and idealized motherhood portrayals, highlighting the need for increased support and systemic changes.
Perinatal Mental Health in Spain: High Prevalence and Urgent Need for Support
In Spain, 20-25% of mother-baby pairs experience perinatal mental health disorders, exacerbated by social isolation and idealized motherhood portrayals, highlighting the need for increased support and systemic changes.
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32% Bias Score
English Woman Acquitted After Four-Year Abortion Miscarriage Trial
Nikki Packer, 45, was unanimously acquitted last week after a four-and-a-half-year legal battle following a stillbirth in 2020, during which she was accused of illegally procuring a miscarriage by taking abortion pills prescribed by a registered provider. The prosecution claimed she knew she was bey...
English Woman Acquitted After Four-Year Abortion Miscarriage Trial
Nikki Packer, 45, was unanimously acquitted last week after a four-and-a-half-year legal battle following a stillbirth in 2020, during which she was accused of illegally procuring a miscarriage by taking abortion pills prescribed by a registered provider. The prosecution claimed she knew she was bey...
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60% Bias Score
Sharp North-South Divide in Premature Female Mortality Rates Revealed
Analysis of Office for National Statistics data reveals a significant disparity in premature female mortality rates across England and Wales, with Blackpool South showing a rate 3.4 times higher than Wokingham, exposing a clear North-South divide linked to socioeconomic factors.
Sharp North-South Divide in Premature Female Mortality Rates Revealed
Analysis of Office for National Statistics data reveals a significant disparity in premature female mortality rates across England and Wales, with Blackpool South showing a rate 3.4 times higher than Wokingham, exposing a clear North-South divide linked to socioeconomic factors.
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52% Bias Score
NICE Approves New Endometriosis Pill for England's NHS
NICE approved linzagolix, a daily endometriosis tablet, for England's NHS, potentially benefiting over 1,000 women yearly; it reduces painful periods and pelvic pain, offering an alternative to previous treatments.
NICE Approves New Endometriosis Pill for England's NHS
NICE approved linzagolix, a daily endometriosis tablet, for England's NHS, potentially benefiting over 1,000 women yearly; it reduces painful periods and pelvic pain, offering an alternative to previous treatments.
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40% Bias Score
FDA-Approved At-Home Cervical Cancer Test Aims to Increase Early Detection
A new at-home cervical cancer screening test, approved by the FDA, offers a convenient and less invasive alternative to traditional methods, potentially increasing early detection rates and reducing mortality in California, with plans for nationwide rollout.
FDA-Approved At-Home Cervical Cancer Test Aims to Increase Early Detection
A new at-home cervical cancer screening test, approved by the FDA, offers a convenient and less invasive alternative to traditional methods, potentially increasing early detection rates and reducing mortality in California, with plans for nationwide rollout.
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60% Bias Score
Gout's Rise Among Young Women: A Modern Dietary and Hormonal Impact
Gout, a form of inflammatory arthritis, is increasing among young women due to dietary changes (high-fructose corn syrup, red meat, seafood), hormonal shifts (menopause), and rising obesity rates; this contrasts with the historical association of gout with overweight, older men.
Gout's Rise Among Young Women: A Modern Dietary and Hormonal Impact
Gout, a form of inflammatory arthritis, is increasing among young women due to dietary changes (high-fructose corn syrup, red meat, seafood), hormonal shifts (menopause), and rising obesity rates; this contrasts with the historical association of gout with overweight, older men.
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68% Bias Score
Postpartum Psychosis: A Mother's Struggle and the Need for Better Care
Ellie, a new mother with bipolar disorder, experienced postpartum psychosis (PPP), believing she killed her baby; PPP affects 1-2 per 1000 women, is a medical emergency requiring specialized care, but most recover with treatment; misdiagnosis is prevalent.
Postpartum Psychosis: A Mother's Struggle and the Need for Better Care
Ellie, a new mother with bipolar disorder, experienced postpartum psychosis (PPP), believing she killed her baby; PPP affects 1-2 per 1000 women, is a medical emergency requiring specialized care, but most recover with treatment; misdiagnosis is prevalent.
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52% Bias Score
FDA Approves At-Home Cervical Cancer Test
The FDA approved Teal Health's at-home cervical cancer test, the Teal Wand, a 96% accurate self-collection device designed to increase screening rates and potentially reduce the 4,000 annual U.S. deaths from cervical cancer by detecting HPV, the virus responsible for almost all cases.
FDA Approves At-Home Cervical Cancer Test
The FDA approved Teal Health's at-home cervical cancer test, the Teal Wand, a 96% accurate self-collection device designed to increase screening rates and potentially reduce the 4,000 annual U.S. deaths from cervical cancer by detecting HPV, the virus responsible for almost all cases.
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36% Bias Score
Mini-Pill Linked to Increased Asthma Attack Risk in Women
A study of 261,827 women found that those using the progestogen-only mini-pill had a 39% increased risk of asthma attacks compared to non-users, while the combined pill showed no such increase, raising concerns about hormonal influences on respiratory health.
Mini-Pill Linked to Increased Asthma Attack Risk in Women
A study of 261,827 women found that those using the progestogen-only mini-pill had a 39% increased risk of asthma attacks compared to non-users, while the combined pill showed no such increase, raising concerns about hormonal influences on respiratory health.
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56% Bias Score
Sharp Rise in Deadly Flesh-Eating Disease Affecting Women's Genitals in UK
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust reported a sharp rise in necrotizing fasciitis cases affecting female genitalia—20 in two years versus 18 in the prior decade—with one fatality occurring within 28 hours of diagnosis; potential causes include increased bacterial infections or weakened immuni...
Sharp Rise in Deadly Flesh-Eating Disease Affecting Women's Genitals in UK
Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust reported a sharp rise in necrotizing fasciitis cases affecting female genitalia—20 in two years versus 18 in the prior decade—with one fatality occurring within 28 hours of diagnosis; potential causes include increased bacterial infections or weakened immuni...
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52% Bias Score
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