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Vienna Women: Health Knowledge and Behavior

January 4, 2026

In Vienna, women's health literacy is a growing concern. Despite having a strong healthcare system, Austria lags behind other European countries in this area. Vienna, in particular, has lower life expectancy and healthy life years compared to the national average. The World Health Organization (WHO

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Life's Challenges: How Periods, Power, and Protection Intersect for Kenyan Girls

December 9, 2025

In the heart of western Kenya, young women face a complex web of challenges that intertwine their periods, protection, and personal safety. This is not just about biology or health choices. It's about power, control, and the everyday struggles that shape their lives. Many girls and young women find

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Can Vitamin C Save Fish Sperm from Pollution?

November 24, 2025

Pollution is a big problem. It messes with our health and the health of animals. One pollutant, potassium perchlorate, is used a lot in industries and the military. It's known to mess with thyroid function. But what about its effect on male reproductive health? Not much is known. Scientists decided

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Making Babies: Why Fertility Care Needs a Serious Upgrade

November 18, 2025

Fertility issues are a big deal for many women. They often face huge costs and uncertain outcomes when trying to have a baby. Some spend thousands on treatments like IVF, while others freeze their eggs, only to find out later that most didn't survive. This is a tough reality for many, especially tho

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The Hidden World of Tiny Organisms and Male Fertility

November 17, 2025

Male infertility without a clear cause is a big puzzle in medicine. Scientists are now looking at tiny organisms, called microbes, that live in and on our bodies. These microbes might play a big role in male fertility. Over the last 20 years, research has shifted from focusing on genes and oxidativ

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Breaking Barriers: How Muslim Women in Australia Are Taking Charge of Their Reproductive Health

October 14, 2025

Muslim women in Australia face unique challenges when it comes to reproductive health. These challenges stem from a mix of cultural, religious, and systemic issues. For instance, many women struggle with modesty and privacy concerns, which can make it difficult for them to access the care they need.

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Painful Periods: A Hidden Struggle

September 12, 2025

Many women face monthly pain during their periods, but not everyone talks about it openly. This pain, known as dysmenorrhea, can range from mild to severe and affects over 40% of women during their reproductive years. Surprisingly, many women deal with this pain on their own, often using self-medica

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Lebanon's Healthcare: A Hidden Crisis in Women's Health

July 2, 2025

Lebanon has a healthcare system that has shown it can handle a lot. But there's a big problem that isn't getting enough attention: sexual and reproductive health and rights, or SRHR. This isn't just about one thing. It's a mix of political mess, old-fashioned views, and not enough money going to the

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Nurses as Champions: Boosting Contraceptive Knowledge in Isare

June 26, 2025

In Isare, a big problem is that many people don't have enough information or access to birth control. This leads to more unplanned pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections. Nurses can help change this by teaching and spreading the word about contraception. To understand how nurses can make a

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What Do People Really Think About Abortion?

June 25, 2025

People have different ideas about what counts as an abortion. This isn't just a medical or legal question. It's also about what everyday folks think. A recent study looked into this by asking over 2, 600 people from three western U. S. states what they consider abortion. The study found that people