Biology makes women and girls survivors Women outlive men even in the face of discrimination and crisis situations, such as famine.
Do stricter border controls increase human trafficking? Are the EU's strict migration rules increasing the risk of women falling prey to traffickers, as their only way into Europe? New research project aims to find out.
Surprisingly many women tested positive for drug use during pregnancy A new study finds that many pregnant women tested positive for addictive drugs, begging the question, should pregnant women be routinely tested for drugs?
Europe needs to put folic acid in food products: scientists Folic acid deficiency in European women costs billions and leads to thousands of birth defects.
Is it tougher to have a child than a failed fertility treatment? There is no association between clinical depression and failed fertility treatments. Surprisingly, the risk of depression is greater when the treatment is successful, shows new research.
Myths surrounding single women seeking donor-sperm busted Single women seeking to have a baby by donor sperm are dreaming of the same thing as other women who are trying to conceive: a family.
Tests for pelvic joint pain not reliable at all Some pregnant women are more sensitive to pain than others and end up being wrongly treated for pelvic joint pain, study shows.
Birth control pills halve size of women’s ovaries Birth control pills can reduce women’s ovaries upward 50 per cent in size. However, it’s not dangerous, says lead scientist.
Early C-section less harmful than we thought New study finds no significant difference in adverse neonatal or maternal outcomes for elective Caesarean sections scheduled at 39 weeks compared with 38 weeks of gestation.
Pregnant women with pets have more vaginal E. coli Intestinal bacteria from dogs and cats appear to colonise pregnant women’s vagina, which can increase the risk of e.g. urinary tract infections. This may be caused by the bacteria travelling from the animal via the woman’s hands to her vagina.
Heart surgery can induce menstruation A new study may offer some reassurance to women of childbearing age who are facing heart surgery. The unexpected menstrual bleeding that these women often experience does not constitute a risk, as many of them fear.
Selling sex solves problems for prostitutes Women who sell sex on the streets do not perceive their sex trading as negatively as their surroundings do. They primarily regard their activities as an effective way of solving their financial problems.
Swedish women struggle with stress Nearly two-thirds of all middle-aged Swedish women experience stress. Researchers blame it on the conflicting demands posed by careers and children.
What men look for in a woman's face New research reveals what facial features men look for in women. The underlying mechanism differs greatly from the one women use when picking a man based on his facial features.
New contraceptive pills double risk of blood clots The so-called fourth-generation contraceptive pill doubles the risk of blood clots compared to second generation pills.
Women with breast infections stop breastfeeding New mothers are more likely to stop breastfeeding in the first month after birth if they get an infection, says new study.
Dying women brought new life to PhD project Observing several episodes of faulty treatment at a Tanzania hospital inspired a Danish doctor to change the focus of his PhD project.
Link between self-harm and rape Studies of rape victims reveal that 15 percent have scars from old self-harm injuries. The figure suggests a need for improved care of self-harming youths.
To women, designer bags are packed with sex appeal The Gucci bag oozes sex – at least to women, who use the bags to exude femininity and sensuality. These subtle sexual undertones are, however, lost on their male admirers.
Understand the uterus and get fewer premature babies A better understanding of in the way the uterus works could significantly reduce the number of preterm births. Icelandic researchers are looking into new methods of solving the problem.
Women get the worst hangovers Women experience more hangovers than men, a study shows. It also indicates that we should eat while we drink and that we readily drink more than the authorities recommend.
Frequent sex can prevent pregnancy complications Having sex more often can reduce the risk of developing a serious medical condition called pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. Sperm contains a special protein that increases the chances for a successful pregnancy.
