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Human foetal lungs harbour a microbiome signature, find researchers
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 18 (ANI): In a first time finding, researchers discover that the lungs and placentas of foetuses in the womb as young as 11 weeks after conception already show a bacterial microbiome signature, which suggests that bacteria may colonise the lungs well before birth.
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Study reveals women's blood vessels age faster than men's
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec 16 (ANI): According to new research women's blood vessels age faster than men's and puts them at risk of heart disease.
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5 years after abortion, most women consider it right decision: Study
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (USA) Jan 13 (ANI): In a landmark study, over 95 percent of the women after five years after having an abortion, said it was the right decision for them.
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Study explores women's knowledge about breast density and cancer risk
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (USA), Dec 24 (ANI): Breast density is an important risk factor for breast cancer but no study had asked women what they know or think about breast density in relation to the screening they have had. In a new qualitative study, scientists sought to explore women's knowledge a
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Postmenopausal pear-shaped women healthier than apple-shaped women: Study
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 1 (ANI): Every woman desires to have a perfect hourglass figure, but a recent study has revealed that postmenopausal pear-shaped women are healthier than apple-shaped women. In fact, apple-shaped women are at an increased risk of heart and blood vessel problems, e
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How sexual assault, harassment take toll on women's health
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] Oct 4(ANI): A new study has shed light on the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault and negative implications for women's mental and physical health.
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Red meat may increase risk of colon cancer in women
Updated : 7 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Apr. 02 (ANI): Consuming red meat may increase the risk of colon cancer in women, a new research has found.
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Women health workers in PoK protest over non-payment of wages
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Muzaffarabad[Pakistan],October27(ANI):Women health workers in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir held a protest over non-payment of their emoluments of several months.
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10 subtle signs of cervical cancer you should not ignore
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sep 18 (ANI): Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women worldwide. It occurs in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus that connects to the vagina.
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FOGSI launches Nari Swasthya Pahel to help education, awareness of women h
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 6 (ANI): The Federation of Obstetric and Gynecological Society of India has launched Nari Swasthya Pahel a women's health initiative to help education and awareness of women health care and transform lives of women in India supported by Global Health Strategies.
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Marry or Divorce: Marital transition affect women health
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Feb. 8 (ANI): Both marriage and divorce affect the health of postmenopausal women.
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