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Around 70,000 newborns in Nigerian are

Women who go through the menopause early are twice as likely to suffer from osteoporosis as they age, according to the results of a new study.The report, published in BJOG, analysed the long-term health implications of early menopause.

Tanzania has made great strides improving its

A small number of massage sessions with scented oils may be enough to help ease menopause symptoms in some women, according to a new study.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has pledged to take steps to improve access to contraception in less affluent nations.According to the group, it is a fundamental right of women to be able to access modern means of contraception.

Women who lose weight could experience fewer menopause symptoms as a result, a new study has found.According to the Kaiser Permanente Division of Research, body fat can prevent heat loss because it acts as insulation.This means that when women suffer hot flashes and night sweats, their bodies are more likely to retain the heat if they are carrying lots of weight.

Unicef has outlined a number of methods which could help to curb the spread of

Younger females in India are becoming more likely to develop Polycystic Ovarian Disorder (PCOD) than ever before, an expert has noted.According to Dr Sunita Ghike, a professor at NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, the average age of PCOD sufferers has come down in the last ten years.