PCOS now PMOS: Health condition that affects every eighth woman renamed after 14 years of misunderstandingPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect its systemic impact bey...
13 May, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
Google Fitbit Air launched: New screenless fitness tracker brings AI health coaching, 7-day battery life and iPhone supportGoogle has launched the new Fitbit Air, a lightweight screenless fitness tracker with AI health coaching features. The wearable supports An...
07 May, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
Seed cycling is everywhere on social media, but does this hormone ‘hack’ actually work?Seed cycling, a food-based wellness trend, involves consuming specific seeds at different menstrual cycle phases to support hormonal balanc...
15 Dec, 2025, 10.42 PM IST
Karnataka HC recalls stay on menstrual leave policy, decides to hear the case on WednesdayThe High Court has recalled its interim stay on a notification for paid menstrual leave. The court will now hear the matter on Wednesday. P...
09 Dec, 2025, 06.25 PM IST
Karnataka govt issues order mandating one day menstrual leave per month for working womanKarnataka government has issued an order for one day paid menstrual leave each month. This applies to all working women aged 18 to 52. The ...
12 Nov, 2025, 10.49 PM IST
Menstrual cycles may have synced with moon phases before artificial light disrupted rhythm, study findsWomen's menstrual cycles were likely synchronized with lunar cycles before artificial light disruption, according to research from Julius-M...
15 Oct, 2025, 01.30 PM IST
Menstrual leave in Karnataka: Check policies and benefits across India’s other states as wellKarnataka has approved 12 paid menstrual leave days annually for women employees, a first for both government and private sectors in India....
10 Oct, 2025, 02.28 PM IST
Beware! Period‑tracking apps present major privacy threats, new report warnsA University of Cambridge‑led report highlights that period‑tracking apps, downloaded over 250 million times, turn menstrual data into valu...
11 Jun, 2025, 12.10 PM IST
Odisha announces one day paid menstrual leave for state govt and private sector employeesOdisha Deputy Chief Minister Parvati Parida announced women in the state government and private sector will receive a day’s paid menstrual ...
15 Aug, 2024, 03.17 PM IST
Lack of sanitation, menstrual hygiene products at schools cause girls' absenteeism, says report"Our data indicates that girls are fearful of using school toilets during menstruation owing to lack of water, soap, sanitation, missing do...
11 Dec, 2023, 05.51 PM IST
Covid-19 vaccine may have temporary increased your menstrual cycle, shows studyChanges in cycle length did not differ according to the type of vaccine received, the researchers noted.
28 Sep, 2022, 06.10 PM IST
Experienced erratic menstruation after Covid shot? New study shows how vaccines affect period cyclesThe changes were temporary & menstruation will return to normal after one or two cycles.
22 Jul, 2022, 07.57 PM IST
Menstrual cycle disturbances, stress & Covid vaccines: Decoding the impact of pandemic on periodCovid-19 has had many impacts over the two years - including, it seems, on periods.
26 Feb, 2022, 07.21 PM IST
Menstrual cycle may be slightly delayed after being vaccinated for Covid, says new studyThe study also helped counter anti-vaccine misinformation on the topic.
07 Jan, 2022, 03.40 PM IST
Can Covid-19 vaccines temporarily disrupt menstrual cycles?So far, reports of irregular bleeding have been anecdotal.
06 May, 2021, 05.46 PM IST
Age at first menstrual cycle tied to heart disease riskWomen who had their first menstrual cycle at age 10 or younger, or age 17 or older, may be at a higher risk of developing heart disease, st...
16 Dec, 2014, 01.23 PM IST
- HLL lifecare launches natural birth control tool
Public sector HLL Lifecare Ltd has introduced a natural family planning tool that would enable couples to control birth by keeping track of...
05 Dec, 2011, 07.08 PM IST