Women are susceptible to the HIV virus that causes AIDS as it breaks the resistance of epithelial cells – the protective barrier that keeps infection out in the female reproductive tract, research says.
Half of the 40 million people infected worldwide with HIV are women. Among heterosexuals, women are the fastest growing group to be infected.
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A new study has shown that women, who exercise during pregnancy, are likely to give birth to lighter babies.
The research led by University of Auckland scientists showed that mothers-to-be who underwent fitness training on exercise cycles had lighter babies than women who did no exercise.
“Our findings show that regular aerobic exercise alters the maternal environment [...] Continue reading Women who exercise during pregnancy give birth to lighter babies
Former ‘Friends’ star Courtney Cox will be awarded at the Women in Film Foundation (10).
Cox will be presented the prestigious Lucy Award at the Crystal and Lucy event this summer (10)—a year after her best friend Jennifer Aniston was honoured with the same trophy.
The award recognises women making a mark in the movie industry.
‘Avatar’s’ Zoe [...] Continue reading Courtney Cox lands Women in Film Foundation award
In view of rising cases of domestic violence against women, a parliamentary committee is examining the rules framed to implement a law to protect women from such violence and has invited suggestions from experts.
The Committee on Subordinate Legislation of the Rajya Sabha, headed by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Najma A. Heptulla, is examining the [...] Continue reading Rajya Sabha panel to examine rules to protect women
Actress Reese Witherspoon is set to assume the role of a real life judge for a pioneering women’’s awards ceremony.
The Oscar-winner/campaigner will oversee the nominations and winners of Empowering Women’’s Awards that will honour victims of domestic violence.
“Domestic violence affects one in four women in the U.K. and many are suffering in silence. It’’s [...] Continue reading Reese Witherspoon to judge Empowering Women’’s Awards