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Common household chemicals increase miscarriage risk

Canned food and heating food in plastic containers may increase a woman’s risk of miscarriage by up to 80 per cent.

Mid-life stress increases risk of dementia for women

Stressful mid-life events increases a woman’s chance of developing dementia later on, researchers argue.

Kenya death toll rises

Witnesses tell of their ordeal as the armed siege of a shopping mall unfolds in Nairobi and death toll grows.

Ovarian cancer screening test developed

A new screening test for ovarian cancer could save the lives of thousands of women each year.

Protests in India over gang rape of photojournalist

Politicians call for social awareness as well as adequate security measures for women following the gang rape of a young photojournalist in Mumbai.

Free yourself from makeup

Shockingly, more than 90 per cent of women don’t consider themselves beautiful! Would you go makeup free for the day?

3D foot scanner reveals health risks for high-heel fashion slaves

The health risks for high-heel wearers are known. But now 3D scans can show them exactly what damage they’re doing.

Antioxidants don’t help women conceive

Antioxidants do not increase the chance of women conceiving, a new review has concluded.

Domestic violence & partner abuse

On the back of a WHO study that showed one third of all women are subjected to domestic violence, we go in search of the facts about partner abuse.

Travel through Bangladesh

Take a look at some colourful images from our recent trip to Bangladesh in this online gallery.

Motherhood around the world

From Mongolia to Senegal and outback Australia we meet five mums who share the same love, hopes & dreams for their children.

30 million girls at risk of genital mutation

More than 30 million girls and women are at risk of genital mutation in the next decade, UNICEF reports.

Malala Yousafzai: “Education can change the world”

Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl shot by the Taliban for attending school, marked her 16th birthday with a passionate speech at the United Nations.

Mid-life crisis, or just men behaving badly?

Most females believe a mid-life crisis is just an excuse for men to behave badly, a US poll has found.

Liver Protein Crucial for Pregnancy

A protein which originally functioned in the liver has been discovered to play a role in pregnancy in mice and also the human menstrual cycle.

One in three women will suffer violence in their lifetime

Over one third of women around the world will experience violence during their lifetime.

Men ‘to blame’ for Menopause

When it comes to host flushes, mood swings and other symptoms of menopause, men are to blame – according to new research.

Why women live longer than men

A new study has offered some insight into why women have a greater life expectancy than men.

Women and the water crisis

Women are at the front lines of the global water crisis, carrying the burden of water every day.

Go Red for women in May

Go red this month to raise awareness for the biggest killer of women around the world.

Saudi women could drive country to economic prosperity

The nephew of Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah has made a case for women drivers in his country, arguing that it makes economic sense.

Story of Empowerment

Documentary in the making, Sisters of Samoa, is set to get a boost through philanthropic crowdfunding website, Boosted.

Taking motherhood into their own hands

A female-only village in a very traditional Vietnam is upending centuries-old traditions and redefining parenthood.

Lennox calls for end to violence against women

Renowned singer and activist, Annie Lennox has drawn up a petition to end gender violence against women in South Africa.

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