Women's health
The reasons that cause women to avoid sex, and the solutions
It happens to women of all ages: Pain during intercourse, urinary leaks, and uncomfortable sensations of friction. A gynecologist explains what can be done – and without invasive surgery.
'If you are breastfeeding, there is no chance you will get pregnant': How true is it?
She thought she was simply not good enough. The reason was different
First women on ultra-Orthodox party slate running for Knesset seek change - interview
Ahead of the curve? This state just announced it will be offering paid menstrual leave
Every month, women will be entitled to one paid day off to accommodate their menstrual pains.
Taliban policing hospital entrances, denying entry to women without complete burqa covering - MSF
The report comes after women were left laying in rubble for hours, waiting for female rescuers following an earthquake.
Over 40? Here’s what doctors want you to check
At 40, the body sends subtle signals, hidden chronic diseases can appear, and nutrition and fitness habits become crucial. Here’s how to stay healthy for years.
10 percent of Israelis suffer from this disease – and it is very dangerous for women
For World Diabetes Day, an expert explains why diabetes is more severe in women, its unique complications, and how personalized care can reduce risks.
Menopause: Not a disease – a natural stage in a woman’s life
Not a period of decline, but of change: Dr. Ronit Almog explains how to go through menopause calmly, maintain hormonal balance, and improve quality of life.
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.”
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.
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.
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?
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.
