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South Africa is rolling out a revolutionary twice-yearly HIV prevention injection that showed near 100% effectiveness in trials. The first shipment has arrived, with free distribution at 360 clinics starting in May.
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A drug already in trials for blood cancer could transform treatment for lobular breast cancer, a difficult-to-detect form affecting 15% of breast cancer patients. Scientists found the drug slowed tumor growth and spread in mice with minimal side effects.
After cancer treatment forced actress Lisa Ray into early menopause at 37, she refused to let society write her off. She turned her painful journey into a powerful platform helping women break the silence around menopause. #
A Lagos hospital director reveals how simple awareness and early care can save mothers from one of the deadliest childbirth complications. His guidance offers hope for reducing Nigeria's high maternal mortality rate.
A Minnesota fashion show transforms breast cancer survivors into runway models while raising money for metastatic cancer research. EMERGE combines style, storytelling, and hope to celebrate resilience and fund lifesaving science.
A breakthrough treatment is giving hope to women with triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form of the disease. Results show patients lived nearly twice as long compared to standard treatment.
Women with autoimmune diseases face an invisible career ceiling that forces impossible choices between health and advancement. New research and workplace solutions are finally bringing this hidden struggle into the light.
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After nearly three decades of living with multiple sclerosis, Ann Romney has overcome debilitating symptoms through alternative therapies and now champions research that could stop MS progression within five years.
Lisa Hale will attempt to break a Guinness World Record at the London Landmarks Half Marathon while dressed as a giant womb, raising awareness for ovarian cancer after losing her mum to the disease. She's already raised nearly £4,000 and trained in a weighted vest to prepare for the unique challenge.
Nations reached a major ocean conservation goal while global terrorism deaths fell to their lowest level in two decades. Plus, scientists finally mapped the clitoris in full detail, and cheap batteries are making 24/7 solar power a reality.
Ghana just became the first nation in West Africa to launch a dedicated maternal mental health policy, protecting mothers from 2026 to 2037. Up to half of new and expecting mothers face anxiety or depression, but fewer than 10% get help.
Researchers mapping pregnancy at the cellular level found a completely new type of cell that appears only when a woman is pregnant. These mystery cells may help explain how the body creates the perfect environment for a growing baby.
Singer Florence Welch is partnering with Planned Parenthood on her current tour, offering fans access to reproductive health resources at concert venues. The collaboration stems from her own life-threatening pregnancy complications and emergency surgery.
After nearly four decades of helping men recover from substance use, Guildhaus is opening its first facility for women on Chicago's South Side. The new six-bed home fills a critical gap in recovery resources for women in the area.
A 76-year-old woman ditched the scale obsession of her youth and discovered that building muscle beats being thin. Her strength training journey that started at age 70 proves it's never too late to get stronger.
After breast cancer surgery, many women stuff handkerchiefs in their bras because they can't afford silicone prostheses. Jayashree Ratan's volunteer network has now crocheted 5,700 comfortable alternatives and given them away for free.
A two-time breast cancer survivor is touring the UK with her documentary that blends humor, animation, and a giant inflatable breast to show how creativity heals. Her film has already won multiple awards and sparks vital conversations about life after cancer.
New research suggests people can accurately determine their own eligibility for medication abortion, opening the door to potential over-the-counter access. The study found 88% of patients correctly assessed whether they qualified for the treatment.
For thousands of years, women gave birth upright—until 300 years ago when French physicians convinced them to lie down. Now research proves upright positions reduce caesareans, pain, and labour time.
Despite mounting challenges in women's healthcare, Dr. Jennifer Lincoln—known as "the internet's OB-GYN"—is fighting back with education and optimism. Her mission proves that progress happens one informed person at a time.
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