Tag: women

Is Miscarriage or still births related to job loss? Yes, a new study published in Human Reproduction has uncovered this relation. While the findings point to an association, the study refrains from making claims about causation.

As women's representation in U.S. politics has increased, a significant majority of Americans, 53%, express the view that there are still insufficient women in high political offices in the United States. Moreover, many Americans perceive significant obstacles for women candidates aspiring to such positions, according to the latest data from PEW Research Centre.

A staggering 65.2% of cancer deaths among women could be prevented through primary prevention and early detection strategy, according to a recent report by Lancet.

The Women's Reservation Bill (WRB) has taken centre stage in Indian politics. While Congress and left parties have thrown their weight behind the bill, notable constituents like Lalu Yadav's RJD and Akhilesh Yadav's Samajwadi Party have consistently opposed it in its current form. Their demand is for a quota for women from backward classes within the existing 33 per cent reservation.

In a notable societal shift, an increasing number of Americans are becoming intimately familiar with fertility treatments. Whether through their own experiences or through close connections, a growing share of the population is entering the world of assisted reproduction.

Despite global efforts, the world is "failing women and girls," warned the United Nations in a report on gender equality released on September 7, 2023. In the latest edition of the UN Women and UN DESA report, titled "Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2023," alarming trends are unveiled, highlighting the world's struggles to achieve gender equality as it reaches the halfway mark of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

While dogs have long been hailed as "man's best friend," a recent study suggests that our furry companions might have a particular affinity for the higher-pitched voices of women.

The orgasm gap, a well-documented phenomenon observed in heterosexual sexual encounters, highlights a striking disparity between the orgasms experienced by men and women. Over the past two decades, numerous studies have illuminated this disparity, revealing that during these encounters, women are significantly less likely to reach orgasm than their male counterparts.

The occurrence of fibroids are quite common. Research studies show that 20- 50 per cent of Indian women have fibroids once during their lifetime.

Women with a history of infertility may experience earlier menopause and more severe symptoms compared to those without such a history, according to a recent study.