All news on the topic: Women

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NHS charter to stress biological sex when placing patients in wards
Transgender women should not be put on single-sex female NHS wards, the government is proposing.
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11 amazing inventions by women – from Wi-Fi and aquariums to windscreen wipers
To celebrate International Women's Day here are 11 significant inventions that people may not know where first made by females from technology in Wi-Fi to windscreen wipers
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Women would rather open up to colleagues - than their partner
Other things they are more likely to discuss at work include their physical and mental health, and struggles with their children, the research found
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Six in 10 women say parenting has meant they can't be as active as they'd like
A lack of time has been the main reason women aren't able to throw themselves into their fitness desires, study finds
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Top 10 common symptoms women are left 'embarrassed' about
Sweating, hot flushes, and heightened emotions, are some of the natural bodily functions that women have felt self-conscious about in public, a study has found
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Be more confident is the top piece of advice women would give their younger self
Other pearls of wisdom included having faith in yourself, not letting opportunities pass you by - and taking better care of your physical and mental health
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Having a 'good hair day' helps to boost women's confidence, study finds
Having freshly washed and styled hair, or trying out a successful new colour, also go a long way in helping ladies to feel better about themselves, a survey revealed
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'I thought my symptoms were menopause - now I just feel lucky to be alive'
Jacqueline Green thought she started the menopause after developing strange symptoms, but it turned out to be something much more severe - and she said she's lucky to be alive
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SHEIN introduces Curve collection with dazzling workwear designs for sizes 16-24
Craving success in your career wardrobe? SHEIN has the answer. Explore a new collection tailored for plus-size individuals in the workplace.
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Women typically wait almost 11 months to receive accurate diagnosis, study finds
And four in ten have to visit a healthcare professional multiple times to get to the bottom of the issue - with a tenth of these waiting over three years for a diagnosis
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The Mirror was launched to give women a voice and continues to do so to this day
The Mirror has a tradition of giving a voice for women right back to its earliest days when it started in 1903 and it is the only major national paper to launch for that purpose
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'Someone will die in UK by time you read this - new cancer pill is long overdue'
Polly Hudson knows only too well about the devastation cancer brings, having lost her beloved father to the killer disease. But the news of a 4p pill that can now be used as a preventative measure offers hope when it is sorely needed
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'Stem cell breakthrough offering hope to women with polycystic ovary syndrome'
Miriam Stoppard shares research from Chicago University that could help millions of women who suffer from PCOS, a condition that is notoriously difficult to treat
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Six in ten women don't know how to do pelvic floor exercises, study finds
It comes as more than half don't realise that bladder leaks are a symptom of menopause - with four in ten leaking when they laugh, cough, or sneeze
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UK facing shortage of as many as 250,000 tradespeople by 2030, figures predict
Electricians, carpenters and joiners, and plumbers and heating engineers are likely to be in shortest supply - while the Midlands will be the worst-hit region
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17 women lift the lid on the many symptoms of Perimenopause and the Menopause
Perimenopause and the Menopause comes with enough symptoms to make those not yet at this phase of life run for the hills, but the more experiences are shared, this knowledge becomes our power
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Best foods to tackle menopause symptoms - including hot flushes and weight gain
Doctor Federica Amati, a top nutritionist and research scientist, has revealed some of the foods that can help alleviate symptoms of the menopause, including hot flushes and weight gain
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Number one menopause supplement brand reduced to almost half price in Prime sale
If you're going through the menopause and need a little extra nutritional and hormonal support - head to Amazon for half price discounts on the UK's number one menopause supplement brand
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'Last week shows everyone needs to wake up to everyday hell of being a woman'
The dangers females face tend not to be fully appreciated until it is too late, says Darren Lewis, as even more horrific stories come to light following the death of teenager Elianne Andam
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Trousers and dresses are the top clothing items that women wish had more pockets
It comes as nine in ten women feel most fashion items available to them are 'completely impractical' - due to a lack of pockets
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Women have £20k less saved in pension pots for retirement than men do
As a result, over half of women worry they may not be able to afford the retirement they have always hoped for - and one in six fear they may not be able to retire at all
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Netball, football, and athletics are most inclusive sports for women
They were also named as the top three sports females would like to take up - as nearly half of women have been inspired by a bumper summer of women's sporting events
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Mum strangled to death after speaking out against violence faced by Black women
A 30-year-old mother and aspiring nurse was strangled to death a mere month after speaking out against the violence faced by Black women in America. Her boyfriend was charged with the killing
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Inside UK's biggest strip club - £20k a night, female boss and foot fetishes
WARNING: SEXUAL CONTENT Amy Gwynn is dismantling the biggest strip club stereotypes, running the UK's only female-owned gentleman's club where strippers are valued, empowered and treated fairly
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One in ten women are not comfortable talking to partner - about sexual desires
Almost a third say they are more likely to climax during some “alone” time than with their partner - but less than half feel they have time to fit this into their schedule