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Women, alcohol, and COVID-19

Excessive alcohol use is a common response to coping with stress. Alcohol use increased following the September 11th terrorist attacks and Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The COVID-19 pandemic is following this same path. However, this pandemic is different in its scope and duration. COVID-19 is associated with both negative health and economic impacts, as well… Read More »

Women with HIV have sixfold increase in risk of cervical cancer

Vaccination, screening and treatment could achieve elimination within a decade, says World Health Organization Women with HIV have a sixfold increase in the risk of cervical cancer compared to their HIV-negative peers, investigators report in The Lancet Global Health. They also found that globally 6% of all cases of cervical cancer are in women with… Read More »

Medical News Today: Heart health: Are women getting incorrect treatment?

Recent research suggests that ignoring sex-specific risk factors of heart disease has resulted in women having a higher risk of dying from heart failure than men. Share on PinterestDifferences between men and women may mean that the latter do not receive the right treatment for heart conditions. A review published in Nature Medicine reveals an… Read More »

Top 10 Best Weight Loss Tips for Women

For a proper and proportionate weight loss, there are two primary components involved, i.e. a good and a balanced diet and regular exercise. However, in addition to these, there are other factors too that are equally important. Studies prove that everything from your stress level to your sleep quality can have a major impact on… Read More »

Mexico reports first deaths of pregnant women from coronavirus

FILE PHOTO: A city employee, wearing protective gear, disinfects near to the Angel de la Independencia monument as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues in Mexico City, Mexico April 6, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico has recorded its first two deaths of pregnant women from the coronavirus as the overall number of fatalities… Read More »