Women's health

LEM laboratory marks milestone in HPV screening as Israel pushes earlier cervical cancer detection

Mor Institute Group and Clalit-affiliated lab says its HPV molecular test identifies 14 high-risk strains, with a self-sampling option expected across the country.

A medical worker and a uterus (illustrative).
A WOMAN lies in bed, looking at her phone.

Women hit far harder than men by October 7 war media overload - study

Ice bath

Ice bath enthusiasts? The critical danger you don’t know about — and who is most exposed to it

A young woman

It can happen even at age 30: Here’s how to know if you are approaching menopause


How sex hormones make our internal clocks 'tick'

Weizmann Institute molecular geneticist discovers what makes humans ‘tick’ and causes disruptions during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause.

THE SUN sets behind the Houses of Parliament in London. It’s known that circadian clocks are affected not only by external signals such as sunlight but also by signals carried through the bloodstream.

These are the reasons that cause urinary tract infections – and they are not always what you though

Many women believe public toilets or tight pants cause UTIs, but that’s a myth. So what really leads to recurrent infections, and how can they be treated without antibiotics?

These are the reasons that cause urinary tract infections

Without hormones: The new treatment that is changing the rules of the game for hot flashes

A real-world study at the International Menopause Society conference shows notable improvements in hot flashes, sleep, and daily functioning with a new non-hormonal treatment.

Hot flashes. The enemy of women in midlife

Is pee leaking? This is what you need to do

Pelvic floor physiotherapy has become a common treatment among women, after and before childbirth. So what exactly is it and who is it highly recommended for?

A woman receiving pelvic floor muscle treatment

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.

A colored drawing of female anatomy depicting a uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. Menstruation, monthly period (Illustrative)

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.

Afghan women and children wait for their turn to see a doctor at Yaka Dokan health clinic run by nonprofit organization World Vision, in Yaka Dokan village, Herat, Afghanistan

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.

Age 40 is a medical turning point

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.

Diabetes

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.

Menopause - the average age of onset in Israel is 51

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