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Sodium divide: Women more prone to high blood pressure from salt intake

May 19, 2023

A new study suggests that women across all ages and ethnicities are more salt-sensitive than men, a fact that could significantly impact blood pressure control...

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One month of HealthLEADS: Our top stories

September 8, 2022

HealthLEADS celebrates one month on September 3, 2022. From blockchain to cancer treatment to climate change, these have been our most popular stories of the...

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Time to celebrate menstrual freedom

August 24, 2022

As I traveled through the villages of UP in 2019 as the head of a menstrual hygiene campaign, I witnessed the attitudes of women toward the use of pads change...

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Don’t ignore period pain

April 20, 2022

Resorting to home remedies found on social media to help manage period pain, without seeking medical opinion, can deter early diagnosis and timely treatment of...

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No home remedy to induce menstruation within an hour!

March 14, 2022

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Given that irregular periods are a common challenge for many women, home remedies that claim to cure the problem are hugely popular. However, there is no...

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Menstrual cups: The good and the not-so-good

November 22, 2019

Technological tools that focus on women’s health are finally getting the attention they deserve. Read how it’s empowering to use technology to create new...

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Make periods environment friendly

September 6, 2019

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Ladies, it’s time to switch to alternative menstrual hygiene products. Read here to know why? “My monthly trauma of changing sanitary pads every few hours...