Tag: women’s health
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When Hyperemesis Gravidarum Pushes a Woman Toward Sterilisation: Access and Choice in a Difficult Pregnancy
A difficult pregnancy reveals the harsh realities of hyperemesis gravidarum Hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is far more than the typical nausea many expectant mothers experience. For some, it is a life-altering condition that can last beyond the first trimester, cause severe dehydration, weight loss, and emotional strain. When a pregnancy becomes unsustainable due to the intensity…
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Global Menopause Heart Health Study Gets $10 Million to Detect Silent Artery Changes and Boost Prevention
New Global Initiative Aims to Redefine Menopause and Heart Health A groundbreaking global study has secured $10 million to launch the largest trial yet focused on how menopause shapes heart health. The SHE-HEALS study, co-led by BHF Professor Ziad Mallat at the University of Cambridge and Professor Martha Hi…, seeks to uncover how hormonal changes…
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Global menopause heart health study aims to redefine prevention with the SHE-HEALS trial
Global effort launches to understand menopause and heart health A new international initiative has secured $10 million to launch what researchers call the largest trial to date focused on how menopause shapes heart health. The SHE-HEALS study, led by renowned researchers from the University of Cambridge, aims to detect silent changes in arteries and test…
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Global study aims to shield women’s hearts through menopause-focused prevention
A landmark global effort to protect women’s heart health Menopause is more than a lifecycle milestone—it can mark a turning point for cardiovascular health. A newly funded international trial, named SHE-HEALS, has secured $10 million to become the largest study of its kind. The project seeks to uncover how the menopausal transition influences the arteries…
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Understanding Why Women Reluctant to Seek Menopause Treatment in 2021
Overview: A Gap Between Symptoms and Treatment New findings from Mayo Clinic researchers highlight a persistent gap between the number of women experiencing menopause symptoms and those who pursue treatment. In 2021, more than a third of women reported moderate to severe menopause symptoms, yet a relatively small share sought medical care or treatment. This…
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Reluctant to Seek Help: Why Women with Menopause Symptoms Are Not Getting Treatment
Why Many Women With Menopause Symptoms Do Not Seek Treatment A recent study by Mayo Clinic researchers, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, reveals a striking gap between the number of women experiencing moderate to severe menopause symptoms and those who pursue medical treatment. Even as more than a third of women reported notable symptoms in…
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Why Many Women with Menopause Symptoms Avoid Treatment and What Changes That Could Bring
Overview: A Gap Between Symptoms and Treatment New findings from Mayo Clinic researchers, published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, reveal that although a significant portion of women report moderate to severe menopause symptoms, a small percentage actually pursue treatment. The discrepancy highlights persistent barriers in awareness, access, and attitudes toward menopause care, even as symptoms can…
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Australian Volunteers Transform Lives Aboard Africa’s Largest Hospital Ship
Introduction: A Dawn of Healthcare on the Sea As the sun climbs over the western African coast, a converted ship creaks gently at anchor. Inside, teams of Australian volunteer medical experts gear up for a mission that blends compassion with cutting-edge care. They are part of a global effort to bring essential health services to…
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Lobular Breast Cancer: Mum’s journey after yoga pain
Introduction: A routine yoga session takes an unexpected turn What began as a routine stretch during a yoga class for a West London mother turned into a life-changing medical journey. Vicki Poole, a 45-year-old marketing agency director from Ruislip, felt a sharp pain in her breast during a session. What followed was a sequence of…
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From Yoga Pain to Breast Cancer: A Mum’s Journey Through Lobular Cancer and Mastectomy
Introduction: A routine yoga session takes a dramatic turn What began as a routine yoga practice for a busy mum quickly became a medical turning point. During a yoga session, she felt a sharp pain in her breast—a sensation that prompted a series of medical tests and a life-altering diagnosis. The journey that followed sheds…