Low levels of ‘bad cholesterol,’ may actually increase stroke risk in women
A recent study warns that women with low levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, sometimes called ‘bad cholesterol,’ may face an increased risk of bleeding stroke
New research from the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts, has found that women with LDL levels below 100 mg/dl may actually be more at risk of haemorrhagic (bleeding) stroke. This type of stroke, though less common than an ischemic stroke, is harder to treat and thus more dangerous to […]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Americans. It’s especially of concern for women, because their symptoms can be different from men’s, according to the American Heart Association. For the first time, the American Heart Association released on Monday a statement specifically looking at the known science of women’s heart attacks. Get some 
Ovarian cancer is the fifth most lethal cancer seen in women in USA and UK. In India, however, it is the third most commonly seen cancer in women. The most worrisome part is that an increase in the incidence of ovarian cancer in India is noted in women younger than 60 years of age. While 
Female sexual disorders (FSD) include : Sexual desire disorders Lack of interest in sex Unable to achieve orgasm Sexual pain disorders : Dyspareunia: Pain during intercourse Vaginismus: Painful spasmodic involuntary vaginal contractions Risk Factors for FSD Psychological factors : Anxiety Depression Persistent daily and acute stress Individual and partners variables such as history of abuse, self-esteem, 
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects part of the urinary tract. Most UTIs are ascending infections of bacteria that colonise the vaginal wall and eventually, the urethra. From the urethra, the bacteria can travel upwards and infect the bladder (lower tract infection) or continue from the bladder up the ureters and 
Women with diabetes are more likely than those without the disease to be diagnosed with a more advanced and difficult to treat form of breast cancer, a Dutch study suggests. The researchers examined data on 6,267 women diagnosed with breast cancer from 2002 to 2014, including 1,567 patients with type 2 diabetes. Overall, women with 
Here are five common symptoms you should know about: Pelvic and abdominal pain Some women may experience long-term pain in their lower back, abdomen, and pelvis which can flare up whenever their period starts, leading to severe cramps. “The pain could be localised, but it could also cause a shooting pain into the groin, back, 
Breastfeeding is a mother’s natural way of feeding their young. It is a healthier alternative to industrialised formula when it comes to supplying vitamins and nutrients essential to the baby’s growth. However, there are disadvantages of breastfeeding that may adversely affect the mother, the baby or both. Here are seven of them. Mastitis development Mastitis 
“Women working night shifts are exposed to light at night which disrupts their circadian rhythm and decreases the release of melatonin,” lead author Dr Luise Molenberg Begtrup explained. “Melatonin has been shown to be important in maintaining a successful pregnancy, possibly by preserving the function of the placenta.” To take a closer look at the 
Jyoti Mantesh Narale, a 30-year-old woman who was nine months pregnant was travelling with her husband from Solapur to Thane in Siddheshwar Express, Train no – 12116. Around 3:15 am in the wee hours of morning doctors at Aditya Birla’s Free Medical Care Unit at Pune station received a call from Railway Commercial Office, B.F.