Women’s Health

JANANI, launched by the Union Health Ministry, is India’s new digital maternal and child health platform. It will track pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, immunisation, reproductive health, and family planning through …

As India debates whether LPG supply is truly under threat, one reality deserves more attention: women are often the first to absorb the shock of cooking fuel anxiety. From unpaid …

Menopause affects millions of women worldwide, yet its impact on mental health remains poorly understood. A new report reveals that three in four women are unaware that menopause can trigger …

Endometriosis is common and often disabling, yet diagnosis can take 4 to 12 years. This Endometriosis Awareness Month, we need fewer slogans and more systems: clearer clinical pathways, workplace support, …

Karnataka’s menstrual leave policy exists without a supporting law. As the proposed Bill stalls, questions emerge around enforcement, stigma, and women’s health at work.

Many working women live with exhaustion, brain fog, and anxiety without realising they are symptoms of thyroid disorders. This Sunday read explores the silent hormone crisis at work.

India is witnessing a quiet revolution in menstrual health. With Karnataka’s statewide menstrual leave policy and corporate pioneers like Acer India and L&T stepping up, menstruation is no longer a …

Women sleep less, wake up more, and carry the invisible burden of responsibilities that eat into their rest. The Gender Sleep Gap is not just about sleep—it is about equality.

The underrepresentation of women in drug trials continues to compromise treatment safety, putting women at risk of adverse drug reactions and ineffective care. This article examines the sex bias in …

In India, where one woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every four minutes, the real danger lies in late detection due to stigma and lack of awareness. The new ‘Find …