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Wednesday, February 4, 2026
TopicWomen's health

Topic: women's health

The 20-year menopause mistake. New drug for old neglect

The US has approved a new pill for menopause symptoms and rolled back the 'black box' warnings that kept women away from HRT. But the long delay exposes an uncomfortable truth.

Putting women first: Inter-party forum of MPs to bring women’s health into focus from winter session

New Delhi: For the first time, women's health issues will be a priority for Indian lawmakers. India will have a dedicated Parliamentarians’ Forum on...

‘Check your oranges’ for breast cancer ad? No, check your medieval attitude

Yuvraj Singh cancer NGO YouWeCan's AI-generated breast cancer awareness ad is symptomatic of how modern India approaches women’s health.

Over 50% of Indian women are anaemic. We need health literacy, support groups: Shabana Azmi

Indian women are often the last ones to eat, after the nutritious portions have been consumed by the rest of the family. This perpetuates a cycle of intergenerational anaemia.

Endometriosis, dismissed as ‘period pain’, must be prioritised as women’s health issue, says study

The painful disease afflicts 43 million women in India. Researchers recommended national guidelines for early diagnosis of endometriosis.

‘Mentally & physically debilitating’ — PCOS on the rise in India, but new treatments bring women hope

Studies show about one in 10 women in India may be suffering from PCOS, which comes with a range of symptoms and risk factors. New treatments could improve outlook, doctors say.

Young women are jumping into wells in Barmer. It’s a suicide epidemic

Barmer district officials and panchayats are rushing to seal the wells with concrete to stop the women jumping into them, often along with their children.

Roe v Wade saga shows India must reform health data policy. Protection, privacy not same

India’s health data policies assume that enabling data sharing and interoperability will lead to desirable outcomes. But this approach comes with its own risks.

India’s Covid-19 vaccination drive has a ‘missing women’ problem. It needs to be addressed

Financial independence, changing mindsets, equal opportunities, and breaking social barriers are key to getting more women vaccinated in India.

Increase women’s marriage age to 21 for health benefits — Modi govt task force recommends

Panel led by Jaya Jaitly and NITI Aayog’s V.K. Paul says states must be given time and space to implement proposal, and that age of consent should remain 18.

On Camera

How much does Trump really know about Iran?

Israel sees Iran as an existential threat. But the US, Turkey & Gulf states fear refugee flows or attacks on oil sites. These countries need a stable end-state for the whole region over more strikes.

Don’t expect big shifts in inflation & growth trends after CPI & GDP base year reset—MoSPI secy Garg

New consumer basket, expanded markets & digital datasets aim to make inflation estimates more representative, says MoSPI Secretary Saurabh Garg. Henceforth, MoSPI aims to revise base yr every 5 yrs.

HAL out, Indian private firm to make Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft fighter, all eyes on lowest bidder

As per the timeline decided, 5 prototypes of India’s own fifth-generation fighter are set to be rolled out by 2031, with the first by 2028 using the GE 414 engine.

Swiss report should now close Op Sindoor debate. Knowing when to stop the fight is key too

The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.