Woman News

Alcohol may help women stay mobile

For people in their 70's, light to moderate alcohol intake may offer women, but not men, some protection against loss of mobility, a study hints.

Womb transplants on the cards

Research in rabbits suggests that the world's first successful human womb transplant could be achieved within two years, according to British researchers.

Women cry more, longer than men

Not only do women cry more often than men, they do it for longer and in more dramatic fashion, according to German experts who analysed previous studies.

Unsafe abortions common

While contraceptive use is increasing worldwide, helping fuel a drop in the number of abortions, unintended pregnancies and deaths from unsafe abortion remain rampant.

Mental ills: abused women at risk

Women who are abused may be at risk of other conditions not usually associated with such abuse, according to a new study.

Testosterone impacts womens careers

Higher testosterone levels may make some women more likely to choose high-risk financial careers, a US study suggests.

Caster defies societal expectations

The world athletics 800m champion Caster Semenya, who is caught in controversy about her gender, has refused to conform to societal norms and expectations, Gender Links said.

MRI helps find deep endometriosis

MRI can successfully diagnose deep endometriosis and offers surgeons a better map to finding wayward uterine tissue that needs to be removed, a new study suggests.

Acupuncture helps ease PCOS

Acupuncture can help ease symptoms in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a difficult-to-treat hormonal condition affecting about one in 10 women of childbearing age.

Heavy periods point to problems

Bleeding disorders often go undiagnosed in women, say experts who've developed a new list of signs that might indicate a problem.