Woman News

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.

Neurotic partners best

Being conscientious is good for your health and might even benefit the health of your spouse or partner, a new study finds.

Shopping lifts womens mood

A UK survey has found that many women use spending sprees and shopping splurges to boost emotional well-being in hard times.

Some fat women think they are thin

While a poor body image can be harmful, some women's health may be threatened by an overly positive perception of their shape and size, a study suggests.

Ongoing slaughter of SA women

A woman is six times more likely to be killed by an intimate partner in SA than anywhere else in the world, a conference on sexual violence has heard.

Breastfeeding good for heart

When women breastfeed their infants for a year, there are lasting health benefits for both mother and infant, according to a new study.

Keep smiling to stay married

Looking at your loved one's old photos may determine your risk of ending up divorced, say researchers who that found people who smile in pictures are more likely to stay married.

Women more sensitive to sweat

It is more difficult to mask underarm odour when women are doing the smelling, researchers report.

Economy affecting women: Manto

The current global financial crisis will have harmful effects on the well-being of women and children, Minister in the Presidency Manto Tshabalala-Msimang has said.

Women choose beauty: poll

Women still have a complex and contradictory relationship with their own image according to a recent poll.