Health

In the remote, mountainous province of Badakhshan, Afghanistan, where maternal mortality rates soar to the highest in Asia, midwives like Anisa are the only hope for women seeking safe childbirth.…

Access to emergency contraception in the UK is under threat as pharmacies face financial and operational pressures, potentially scrapping free provision of vital morning-after pills. This move could have severe…

World Health Day 2025 is being observed under the theme “Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures”, a message that holds little meaning for many regions like Gaza and Sudan. April 7: A…

New research shows that while most people generally need seven to nine hours of sleep each night, sleep quality is far more important than its quantity. Contrary to the common…

Recognition for Leadership in Pediatric Cancer Treatment Dr. Mitra Ghalibafian, head of the Radio-Oncology Department at Mahak Hospital, has been named one of the top women in the SIOP Almanac…

A new pill called “Combined Relugolix Treatment” has been approved for treating the symptoms of endometriosis by the NHS in England and Wales. This condition affects around 1.5 million women…

Fasting during Ramadan is not just a religious duty but also an opportunity to improve overall health. Two nutrition experts, Dr. Maryam Abbasi and Dr. Mina Asadi, share their recommendations…

In an unusual and intriguing story shared on TikTok, a 21-year-old woman named Hannah has recounted her surprising emotional reaction to the use of birth control pills. According to Hannah,…

Dr. Mandana Zafari, a medical genetics specialist, faculty member at the Islamic Azad University of Sari’s Faculty of Medical Sciences, and head of its Healthy Fertility Research Center, explains the…

A new study from the University of Western Australia reveals that women are less likely to go to work when they are ill, due to a heightened awareness of their…