women’s health
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Health & Fitness
An Unequal Burden: Why Women and Children Bear the Brunt of Migraines
Migraines are more than just bad headaches. They are debilitating neurological conditions that affect an estimated 38 million people in the United States alone, according to the American Migraine Foundation. And the numbers are staggering globally, with the Mayo Clinic reporting that 1 in 5 women, 1 in 16 men, and 1 in 11 children experience these intense episodes of…
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World News
Morning-After Pill Now Available OTC in Japan: Pilot Project Launched
TOKYO — Japan has launched a pilot project to sell emergency contraceptive pills over the counter. The pilot project, which began on November 28, will allow women to purchase the pills without a prescription at 145 pharmacies nationwide. However, there are some restrictions in place: The minimum age for in-store purchases is 16, but if you are under 18 you…
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