Sexual violence against teen girls increased during lockdown
(Erika Edwards/ NBCNews) — The recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that found an unprecedented wave of grief and sadness among teenage girls uncovered a stunning statistic: In 2021, nearly 20 percent said they had been victims of violent sexual behavior. More than one …
Headaches and women: what do hormones have to do with it?
(John Hopkins Medicine) — A bad headache can ruin your workday, strain your relationship with family members and affect your ability to exercise. In the U.S., headaches cause 112 million sick days each year. While one-third of the population gets headaches, women suffer more than men do.
Changes in hormones could be among …
Norovirus, the culprit behind a nasty stomach bug, is rising again in Canada
(Laura Pelley/ CBC News) — Highly contagious norovirus, known for causing a nasty, days-long stomach illness, is on the rise in Canada after a pandemic lull, federal health officials confirmed to CBC News.
Since early January, reported cases of norovirus have been “increasing both at the national level and within …
Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia – here’s what we know about the disease
(Catherine Loveday/ The Conversation) — American actor Bruce Willis has frontotemporal dementia, his family has announced.
In 2022, the 67-year-old action movie star was diagnosed with aphasia – difficulty with language and speech. Aphasia can occur for a variety of reasons (most commonly stroke) but for Willis, …
Why paid menstrual leave is good for your health, according to an expert
(Charlie Ross/ Yahoo Life) — Last week Spain became the first country in Europe to entitle workers to paid menstrual leave, meaning that workers can take time off work for painful symptoms from their period.
The US and the UK don’t currently offer this benefit as standard, but we hope that more governments will take inspiration …
Why women’s risk for heart disease and stroke is still higher than men’s in Canada
(Jacqui Gahagan/ The Conversation) — Heart disease affects 2.6 million Canadians, and is the second-leading cause of death in Canada. Women continue to be at higher risk than men.
Heart and Stroke Canada has released a new report for Heart Health Month in February. It highlights several disparities …
Taboos around menopause, periods can limit access to care in women’s health
(Colette Derworiz/ CBC News) — Taboos around menopause, periods and conditions like endometriosis can limit access to knowledge and care, says a report by the Alberta Women’s Health Foundation.
The report, “Surveying the Silence: Exploring the Taboos in Women’s Health,” canvassed more …
Beware of these toxic, cancer-causing elements in your beauty products
(Dr. Sunny Jain/ Health Shots) — Have you heard about carcinogens in skincare? Well, not all beauty products are a hundred percent safe! So, you need to steer clear from certain toxic ingredients in beauty products.
People only think beauty and other personal care products are safe. Often, they contain carcinogens, which …
5 reasons why sugar is bad for you
(Aaron Kandola/ Medical News Today) — Sugars are a type of simple carbohydrate that occur naturally in some foods and drinks. They are also an additive in certain foods and drinks. Consuming too much sugar can lead to health problems, such as increasing the risk of weight gain, diabetes, tooth cavities, and more.
Many healthful …