The Conversation – Women living with severe allergies – BBC Sounds

The Conversation – Women living with severe allergies – BBC Sounds

Available for over a year Having a severe allergy doesn’t just affect physical health – it’s often the social isolation and mental toll of dealing with a somewhat ‘invisible condition’ that people with allergies also have to contend with. Datshiane Navanayagam speaks to two women from the US and Spain who’re advocating for more awareness … Read more

Health education: Young women want improvements in Wales

Health education: Young women want improvements in Wales

Young women have spoken about the issues faced by a lack of education in schools on health matters. Athika Ahmed is among those in Wales involved in designing new school resources to improve understanding of common conditions among women. Leaflets and posters will be available in secondary schools covering menstrual health, endometriosis, pelvic health and … Read more

Women traumatised by breast cancer treatment at NHS trust, BBC told

Women traumatised by breast cancer treatment at NHS trust, BBC told

Sharon Barbourand Mary O’Reilly,BBC Local Investigations BBC Kate Driver says her cancer diagnosis was delayed and she was not offered the option of breast reconstruction Breast cancer patients suffered unnecessary mastectomies, delayed diagnoses and a lack of compassionate care at an NHS Trust in north-east England, the BBC has learned. More than 200 cases are … Read more

Collective efforts needed to prevent harassment of women: DLSA Secretary

Collective efforts needed to prevent harassment of women: DLSA Secretary

District Legal Services Authority Secretary K. Ratna Prasadu addressing the awareness session on prevention of harassment against women in Eluru, on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: HANDOUT District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Secretary K. Ratna Prasadu called for collective efforts to prevent harassment of women in society. He said that despite educational progress in modern times, … Read more

Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment wait ‘traumatic’ for women, GP says

Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment wait ‘traumatic’ for women, GP says

Marie-Louise ConnollyHealth correspondent, BBC News NI Dr Jilly O’Hagan says patients are facing traumatic waits for diagnosis and treatment A County Antrim GP has said she is “hugely concerned” for women who need breast cancer treatment in Northern Ireland after three patients in her surgery received late cancer diagnoses. The patients are among 32 women … Read more

Two women workers killed in fire at chemical warehouse in Indore

Two women workers killed in fire at chemical warehouse in Indore

Image used for representation Two women workers were charred to death on Saturday (November 1, 2025) night after a massive fire broke out at a warehouse where thinner and other flammable chemicals were stored, police said. The incident took place when lamps were being lit on the occasion of Devuthani Ekadashi, and the owner of … Read more

Women indispensable for sustainable peace, says P. Wilson at UN Peacebuilding Commission

Women indispensable for sustainable peace, says P. Wilson at UN Peacebuilding Commission

DMK MP P. Wilson representing India at the UN Peacebuilding Commission, on October 27, 2025 | Photo Credit: X/@PWilsonDMK India was among the first countries to recognise the role of women in building “sustainable peace”, said Rajya Sabha member P. Wilson at the UN Peacebuilding Commission on Monday. Presenting the India Statement, Mr. Wilson, who … Read more

Menopause spotlight on women from ethnic minority communities

Menopause spotlight on women from ethnic minority communities

Jenny ReesWales health correspondent Bami Adenipekun Bami Adenipekun said when women are given the right type of support for their menopause symptoms, they can soar rather than feel oppressed. “When the menopause enlightenment happened, non-white women were still not part of the conversation,” says Bami Adenipekun. The 49-year-old equity consultant said she considers her brain … Read more