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Spinal Cord Tumour Survivor Conquers The Boston Marathon
Carolina Ortega is an analyst from Miami, USA. Recently, she has successfully participated in the Boston Marathon. So, what’s special(…)
Gen Z Gets Bored with Smartphones; It’s called Phone Boredom
So, now the generation Z is getting bored with smartphones and the internet, as millennials got bored of television and cable(…)
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AIIMS Patna Permits Cancer Patient to hold Daughter’s Wedding in ICU
On April 2, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, facilitated the wedding of a young couple in the(…)
Some Easy Ways To Stay Hydrated This Summer
Summer isn’t everyone’s favourite season. With temperatures soaring, it is essential to stay hydrated. Dehydration occurs when your body is(…)
Odisha Doctor Climbs Hill, Crosses River To Save Tribal Mother & Child
Sometimes, doctors go above and beyond their call of duty to aid people in trouble. In a remarkable sequence of events,(…)
‘Winners of Breast Cancer’ Celebrates the Courage of Cancer Survivors
Dr S M Bose is an oncologist and has been interested in the management of breast cancer for the past four decades. His book ” WINNERS OF BREAST CANCER: Stories(…)
Chhatisgarh College Forces Pregnant Student to Dance in Class
In Chhatisgarh, a B.Ed student has come forward and narrated an ordeal she had to go through due to her college(…)
14-Year-Old Girl Protest Against Open Defecation, Inspires 35 Others
Neatness and cleanliness reflect an individual’s mentality and principles. It is nowhere related to a function of being rich or(…)
Report Says Indian Rural Women Delay Treating Breast Cancer
The second most common type of cancer among women, Breast cancer is affecting Indian rural women the most because they(…)
10 Reasons to include Lemon in your diet
A generous squeeze of lemon can do wonders. This citrus fruit, available in different shapes and sizes, is known to(…)
Periods are Painful, and Now We have Doctor Saying That!
A recently published article linked menstrual cramps to the pain experienced during a heart attack. Though there is no research(…)
Women With Apple Shaped Figure More Prone To Heart Attack: Study
A new study from University of Oxford has said that women with apple shaped figures are at particular risk of(…)
Barbara Streisand Faces Criticism for Cloning Her Pet Dog
In a recent interview, Barbara Streisand revealed that she got her deceased dog cloned twice, triggering a debate on the(…)
Know How These Entrepreneurs Recharge Their Inner Selves
Work pressure, life expectations and the need to put one’s best foot forward during all times can be a Herculean(…)
Railways To Install Sanitary Napkin Machines In 200 Stations
As part of International Women’s Day celebrations, the Railway Ministry has announced that it will install sanitary napkin dispensers and(…)
13-Yr-Old Girl Fasts For 2 Days, Gets Toilet Built At Home
Young girls across the country are devising their own ways to solve problems. A case in point is that of H Mahankali,(…)
TB Survivor On A Mission To Help Other Patients
Nandita Venkatesan, who lost her hair and hearing after two bouts of intestinal tuberculosis and hid her illness for eight years of(…)
5 Women Tell Us Why They Adore Spring Season
Have you noticed a drastic change in the weather? The cold winds have given way to light breeze caressing your(…)
Deepika Padukone: Depression is Going to be the Next Big Epidemic
Deepika Padukone spoke on ‘Making mental wellness a boardroom priority’ at the World Congress on Information Technology and Nasscom India(…)
Heart Attack Symptoms In Women Not Taken Seriously: Study
A new study has found that women who suffer from symptoms of heart attack are more likely to be dismissed(…)
Conflicts Of Interest: Sunita Narain On Her Battles For A Clean India
In ‘Conflicts of Interest’, India’s foremost environmentalist Sunita Narain talks about her battles for the country’s green movement. She has(…)
Reduce Unnecessary Interventions In Childbirth: WHO
The WHO has made 26 new recommendations regarding childbirth. It has said the traditional benchmarks for labour wards are unrealistic(…)
US Woman Who Suffered Three Heart Attacks Spreads Awareness
A Texas woman, Tara Robinson, suffered three heart attacks in three days at the age of 40. She is now(…)
Goa Govt. to Provide Sanitary Pads at Construction Sites
The issue of menstrual hygiene is finally gaining its due recognition with authorities trying their best to sensitize as many(…)
Urban Workplaces – Padman You are Needed Here too
Padman has made it easier and in vogue for us to talk about menstruation. A subject until neglected, concealed, and(…)
GOQii India Fit Report 2018: How Fit Are The Women?
‘The GOQii India Fit Report 2018 – Trust & Challenges in the Indian Healthcare System’ is out. The comprehensive report(…)
Why Should Menstruating Women Sleep Outside their House?
A menstrual taboo is any social taboo concerned with menstruation. In some societies it involves menstruation being perceived as unclean or embarrassing. Many religions consider(…)
Recycling Waste is Essential For Swachh Bharat to Succeed
While we cheer on for the Swacchh Bharat movement, the task at hand is half done as long as we(…)
5 Women Entrepreneurs Striving To Provide Mental Wellness
We are fortunate to be living in an era where a lot of importance is being attached to mental and(…)
Kanchana Banerjee on her Weight loss Journey
If you decide to lose it, you must be prepared to really lose it. What am I talking about? Losing(…)
Sitting In The Winter Sun: A Treasure Trove Of Benefits
While we often find winters synonymous with lazy and hazy mornings, hot beverages, layers of clothes and deserted streets, there(…)
Three-Year-Old Helps Deliver Baby, Picture Goes Viral
A picture of a three year old girl helping deliver her baby brother has gone viral. Her mother Rebecca Joseloff(…)
London Woman Feels Sense Of Touch Through Bionic Hand
Almerina Mascarello lost her left hand in an accident nearly 25 years ago. Despite her missing limb, the London woman can(…)
Now Even Stress Relief and Peace of Mind are Just an “App” Away
With each passing day, apps are becoming an inseparable part of our lives. We depend on them for everything from news,(…)
A Mother’s Inability to Breastfeed is not her Unwillingness
The Madras High Court recently posed a query to Center that why it isn’t obligatory for mothers to breastfeed their newborns.(…)
Woman Battling Cancer Gets Married Hours Before Death
Heather Mosher, a woman fighting breast cancer got married at a hospital 18 hours before she died. She and her(…)
“Priortising Makes Everything Fall Into Place”, Says Bojosi Gamontle
A Vancouver-based Ph.D. student in Occupational & Environmental Hygiene, Occupational Therapist Bojosi Gamontle grew up in Botswana as the oldest(…)
In a First, Bhopal Rly Station Installs Sanitary Napkin Vending Machine
As a New Year gift to women passengers, Bhopal station has installed a sanitary napkin machine on one of its(…)
Sugar May Cause Depression: Study
Sugar may cause depression. It is time to give up those deserts. Don’t believe? A new study shows that eating(…)
Binge Drinking and How Too Much Alcohol Affects Our Body
As another year is at its cessation, it’s time to revel in celebrations and welcome the New Year with élan.(…)
Here’s Busting Five UTI Myths That Most People Believe
Studies say that women have more than 50% chances of contracting Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) at least once in their(…)
‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ is on the Bill Gates’ Inspiration List for 2017
Did you know this year’s Bollywood release ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ is on Bill Gates’ Inspiration List for 2017? The Microsoft(…)
Some Tips To Prevent Urinary Tract Infection
SheThePeople.Tv, in association with US Cranberries India, recently organised a Health Talk on Urinary Tract Infection in Women: Causes and(…)
6 Staple Foods Every College Going Woman Should Include In Her Diet
With tons of assignments and submissions on your head, meal preparation is the last thing on any college going student’s(…)
78 Percent of Child Marriage Victims Have Health Issues: Study
Around 78 percent of child marriage victims in Hyderabad and nearby districts develop serious health issues after marriage because their(…)
10 Ways we Can Reduce our Carbon Footprint
Our increasing carbon footprint has had profound effects on the environment. These man-made changes have given rise in temperature, shifting(…)
Why Berries Are A Great Source Of Antioxidants
Berry means healthy. Women today, especially, need some of these healthiest foods on the planet to boost immunity. Extremely high(…)
How to Calm your Nerves In the Face of Daily Stress
Stress disturbs our physical or mental equilibrium. What matters isn’t stress, it’s our response to it. Every person has a(…)
Restricting Condom Ads on TV During Daytime is a Redundant Measure
The Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry has prohibited TV channels from airing condom ads between 6 am and 10 pm. The new(…)
Gurgaon Hospital Overbilled Family of Deceased Girl by 700 percent
The parents of 7-year-old Adya Singh not only had to deal with her demise but also with the fact that(…)
Attention Women, Being Pregnant Can be Cool and Fun Too!
Being pregnant, especially in our culture, means taking ample precautions during those 9 months with heaps of unsolicited advice. The(…)
For Women’s Health: Dealing With UTI And Simple Solutions
Among bladder infections, Urinary Tract Infection is the most common. One of two women in India suffer from UTI. A report(…)
In a First for US, Baby Born Post Successful Uterus Transplant
In a first, in Texas, United States a baby was birthed by a mother who received a uterus transplant. The(…)
German Nurse Kills 106 People Out Of Boredom
A German nurse has been accused of killing 106 people. Niels Hoegel used lethal drugs on patients out of “boredom”(…)
Doctors Remove ‘Largest’ Cyst From 5-Yr-Old Jaipur Girl
Doctors at the government-run JK Lon Hospital in Jaipur recently operated on a five-year old girl to remove the largest paediatric biliary duct cyst (BDC)(…)
Cooking With Cranberries: 5 Ways to Use it in Daily Meals
Urinary Tract Infections are very common among women. Women around the world tend to go for dietary supplements to boost(…)
World AIDS Day: Here’s Why Women Should Learn More About It
The social stigma around HIV AIDS – one of the deadliest diseases – is still strong in India. Do you(…)
Study Finds Neolithic Women had Stronger Arms Than Today’s Rowers
A new research from the University of Cambridge indicates that prehistoric women had stronger arms than even elite female rowers(…)
Dr Yamini P. Bhalerao on The Rising Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Women
The modern times are all about cashing out on the opportunities and check listing lives’ achievements. But amidst the struggle(…)
Emily Esfahani Smith says, “Social Media Keeps Us From Leading Meaningful Lives”
In her Ted Talk, author and journalist Emily Esfahani Smith says that like many others, she thought that the objective(…)
US Woman Sues Hospital For being Misled into Breast & Uterus Removal
Elisha Cooke-Moore (36) could never have foreseen even in her wildest dreams what would happen to her when she just(…)
Fiction and Non Fiction books that deal with Mental Health
With Mental health Awareness Week on us, perhaps one of the ways for us to understand mental health is to(…)
Founder Speak: For Ritu Soni Srivastava Fundraising is a Means of Survival
As part of the “Founder Speak” series, we spoke to Ritu Soni Srivastava and talked to her about her starting up(…)
Study Reveals 75% Women Don’t Have Healthy Weight During Pregnancy
In a recent study undertaken by the Monash University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, it was revealed that(…)
8 Reasons Why Gourds Are Healthy
Do you have childhood memories of trying your best to avoid vegetables like ‘ghiya’ and ‘karela’? Gourds are not just(…)
Maternal Healthcare Costs Push 47% Mothers In Poverty: Study
A new study reveals that 46.6% mothers in India are pushed into penury due to expensive maternal healthcare in the country.
Healthy Eating: A Pregnant Woman’s Diet Plan
For all expecting mothers, it is important to have a nutritious diet. A pregnant woman’s diet is the source of(…)
9 Amazing Health Benefits of Bay Leaves
Bay leaves are shrubs best known for their aroma and have been used for cooking since a very long time. Many(…)
5 Health Benefits Of Having A Pet
A dog is a man’s (and woman’s) best friend, and now researchers have shown that this is true in more(…)
Mental Health Helplines In India Are Far From Sufficient
A recent incident shocked India. Arjun Bhardwaj, a 23-year old posted a video on Facebook before taking his own life(…)
5 Ways To Raise Tech-Healthy Kids
Every day the newspaper throws at us reports that talk about young children being targeted by cyber criminals. We have(…)
Little Known Health Benefits of Chewing Gum
Chewing gum is something we all enjoy.Its sweet aftertaste lingers and makes us feel fresh. We are not claiming that(…)
5 Ways You Can Maintain A Healthy Diet (Without Breaking It!)
Admit it we all have tried our hands on dieting and some of us have failed horribly at it. It(…)
7 Power Seeds To Consume For Good Health
Who knew not only foods or fruits but their seeds that we generally throw away can have so many health(…)
10 Healthy Reasons To Eat Pumpkins (Oh yeah)
When you think of pumpkins does it remind you of Cinderella’s carriage? Or Halloween? Or maybe of pumpkin ice latte(…)
Health Bulletin: Dark chocolates and its dark secrets
Chocolates, the sheer taste is a reason enough to indulge in that guilty pleasure. As if we needed any more reasons(…)
What Are The Implications Of The Mental Healthcare Bill?
The Mental Healthcare Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha yesterday. One of the key provisions under the bill is the decriminalisation of suicide.
Here’s a brief overview of the provisions of the bill.
Here’s a brief overview of the provisions of the bill.