Category: health

A woman dies every two minutes because of pregnancy or childbirth in 2020: a WHO report says

A woman dies every two minutes because of pregnancy or childbirth in 2020: a WHO report says

The report estimates that there were 287,000 maternal deaths globally in 2020 — the most recent year these statistics cover. That’s the equivalent of a woman dying every two minutes — or nearly 800 deaths a day.

Why the vaginal microbiome may be key to treating bacterial vaginosis

Why the vaginal microbiome may be key to treating bacterial vaginosis

The most common cause of bacterial vaginosis in a woman of reproductive age is vaginal discharge. this happens when the healthy bacteria

The more you sweat, The less likely you would suffer from Breast Cancer

The more you sweat, The less likely you would suffer from Breast Cancer

However, there is something that doctors and researchers claim can prevent breast cancer and that panacea is to exercise and break a sweat.

Historical Day: "Menstrual Leave" approved in Spain

Historical Day: “Menstrual Leave” approved in Spain

The Spanish government authorised a menstrual leave bill in May 2022, making it the first of its kind in Europe. Women who have painful periods would be granted a minimum of three days of menstrual leave each month, with the opportunity to extend this to five days if necessary,

A Lesser Known Dementia

A Lesser Known Dementia

Dementia refers to problems with mental abilities caused by gradual changes and damage in the brain.
There are many types of frontotemporal dementia. The behavioural variant causes loss in the areas of the brain that controls judgement, empathy and conduct.

Life Longevity; Research Study

Life Longevity; Research Study

Some people have genetic mutations that do not allow them to benefit from Trikafta, which targets the most common fibrosis mutation. Still, many newborns with this disease today can expect to live into their 60s — a prognosis that will most likely continue to improve during their lifetimes.