Women's health

Can 'being a b****' really prevent autoimmune disease? Viral meme may hold some truth

Despite doctors affirming that suddenly being mean definitely can’t heal illness, the women of the internet have taken the meme and run with it.

A woman consults with her doctor; illustrative.
The test that could save millions of women from chemotherapy and is available in Israel

The test that could save millions of women from chemotherapy and is available in Israel

Experts claim that today it is increasingly clear that blood pressure affects women differently

The silent killer reaches women as early as age 30

Depression is not a temporary bad mood or a short period of sadness, but a significant mood disorder that may affect daily routine, everyday functioning, and relationships

Study finds – women experience depression at twice the rate of men


When Recovery Begins: How One Israeli Organization Is Redefining Life After Cancer

"42% of survivors leave their workplace after cancer ... Yet society expects them to ‘bounce back’ as if nothing happened.”

Dozens gathered in Rishon LeZion to celebrate the official launch of Israel’s first recovery and wellness center for women post-cancer

US stillbirth rate exceeds CDC reports, says new study

Researchers claimed that CDC data is less reliable than the commercial insurance claims used in the study, which reported a stillbirth rate of 1 in every 175 pregnancies.

People laid out a memorial for preventable stillbirths at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Roybal campus in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., May 30, 2025.

Hadassah study: Women who underwent breast reduction surgery are healthier – and this is the reason

A research team from Hadassah Hospital found that breast reduction surgery reduces the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease.

Breast reduction surgery reduces the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease

Survey: Almost every woman in Israel over the age of 36 suffers from perimenopausal symptoms

We’ve gotten used to thinking that menopause symptoms begin only when menstruation ends or hot flashes start – but that’s not really the case. So how can you tell you’re in perimenopause?

A woman in menopause

What do we really know about menopause?

Most women are unaware of the hormone issue. They are not told about the hormone shift as they get older.

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Although it is a male disease, twice as many women who suffer from it – die. How is that possible?

About 20,000 people suffer a heart attack every year in Israel, most of them men, but the rate among women is steadily rising. And the most surprising part – they also die more.

About 20,000 people suffer a heart attack every year in Israel

Forget hot flashes: This is the sign that can change everything you thought about menopause

Brain fog is a very common phenomenon of menopause, and for those who suffer from ADHD – even those who are not diagnosed – it is a problematic combination.

A woman in menopause

Women's health is not just an issue for women - opinion

If we place women’s intimate health on the public, medical, and educational agenda, we can build a healthier, more empathetic, and more innovative future for all of us.

A woman consults with her doctor; illustrative.

Technological breakthrough for a medical problem that troubles many women

Many women suffering from urinary incontinence avoid talking about it. With this innovation, perhaps they will not need to at all.

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New study: This plant improves sexual function and reduces depression

Ginseng is an ancient medicinal plant with components that help regulate hormones and the nervous system. One of its remarkable benefits is for women in menopause.

A particularly natural and beneficial solution