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Women influence how men cope with depression

New data suggests the way that couples interact with one another, affects the way men manage their depression

Early exposure to thyroid-disrupting chemicals harms babies’ brains

Toxic chemicals in every day items such as food, cosmetics and plastics can disrupt the maternal thyroid hormones in pregnant women, essential for normal brain development of children.

PCOS link to gut bacteria revealed

Women who have polycystic ovary syndrome tend to have less diverse gut bacteria than women who do not have the condition; is a new treatment on the horizon?

Antioxidant-rich diet lowers type-2 diabetes risk

A healthy diet with plenty of antioxidant-rich foods and drinks could significantly lower the risk of developing type-2 diabetes, French researchers have found.

The menopause: dreaded, derided and seldom discussed

Many women still feel menopause carries a stigma. But what if it was something we thought positively about or were able to discuss openly without fear of derision?

Chemicals in hair dyes, straighteners raise breast cancer risk

More evidence of a link between use of certain hair products, such as dyes and relaxers, and a raised risk of breast cancer in women has been uncovered by US researchers.

Safety concerns for 1 in 3 drugs on the market

A new analysis has shown that 1 in 3 drugs released onto the market between 2001 and 2010 were either withdrawn, or given a “black box” warning on the label about serious adverse effects.

Can’t afford a vacation? Try meditation

Meditation can produce multiple beneficial changes, at a genetic level, and that these benefits are similar to those gained from taking restful luxury holiday.

Resveratrol balances hormones in women with PCOS

A compound found in grapes, raspberries, peanuts and many other plant foods may balance hormone levels and improve diabetes risk factors in women with polycystic ovaries.

The demands of beauty

How women struggle to fit into unrealistic ‘norms’

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