Tag: women

AI-supported mammography analysis is as effective as having two breast radiologists work together to detect breast cancer, according to a groundbreaking trial published in The Lancet Oncology.

Limited access, affordability, and quality of childcare services are negatively impacting women's participation in the workforce and hindering children's development, according to a major report.

Despite efforts to reduce anaemia globally, it remains a significant health issue, especially affecting women and children, according to a latest study.

A comprehensive study by researchers at the Leeds says that both men and women who follow a vegetarian diet have a 50% higher risk of experiencing a hip fracture compared to regular meat-eaters. The research sheds light on the factors contributing to this increased risk and highlights the significance of maintaining a balanced diet for vegetarians.

Amidst global challenges and the pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the G20 Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment, under the esteemed G20 Indian Presidency, is set to convene in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from August 2nd to 4th, 2023. Chaired by Union Minister of Women & Child Development Smriti Zubin Irani, the conference holds the theme "Women-led Inclusive Development as Cusp of Inter-Generational Transformation."

A recent study conducted by UCLA Health suggests that Kundalini yoga, a form of yoga focusing on breathing, meditation, and mental visualization, may offer benefits to older women at risk of Alzheimer's disease. The research, led by Dr. Helen Lavretsky at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behaviour, found that Kundalini yoga increased brain connectivity in areas impacted by stress and associated with memory decline. These findings add to the growing evidence supporting the potential positive impact of yoga on brain health.

Despite some progress in addressing gender discrimination, major environmental, economic, and social challenges threaten to undermine efforts towards women's empowerment worldwide. Discriminatory social institutions across 179 countries continue to hinder progress towards gender equality, impacting women's roles in climate resilience, agriculture, and disaster risk reduction, said latest report.

Direct selling in Europe is predominantly driven by women, with an impressive 85% of direct sellers being female, said a survey by IPSOS

Recent data from the WHO and UNICEF reveals signs of immunization services rebounding globally, but low-income countries still face challenges in reaching pre-pandemic levels. Millions of children remain at risk of disease outbreaks due to vaccination gaps, making international efforts crucial in restoring routine immunization services

As the success rates of fertility treatments improve, women are more inclined to consider egg freezing as a means of preserving their fertility.