Bollywood icon Farhan Akhtar has been appointed as the first ever male Goodwill Ambassador of United Nations' body focused on gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Sterilisation Using Rusty Surgical Equipment Kills 13 Women in Central India
Rusty surgical equipment and contaminated medication are thought to have caused the deaths of at least 13 women who underwent sterilisation operations in central India.
Rusty surgical equipment and contaminated medication are thought to have caused the deaths of at least 13 women who underwent sterilisation operations in central India.
He said, "Firstly I would just like to say thank you to everyone at the UN for this wonderful honor today. It really has been something that I have been focusing on for the last two and a half years and I feel this has really broaden the horizon and encourage me further down this path."
In addition, Akhtar will also serve as an advocate for UN Women's newly launched HeForShe campaign - an initiative aimed at placing men at the centre of activism and dialogue to end persistent inequalities faced by women and girls around the world.
No Repeat Tests Needed for Younger Postmenopausal Women When Bone Density Is Good
Before age 65 and after menopause, women who have normal bone density have a very low risk of fracture, shows a new study from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI).
Before age 65 and after menopause, women who have normal bone density have a very low risk of fracture, shows a new study from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI).
Controversial Medication Used by Breastfeeding Women Offer Benefits
Researchers at the University of Adelaide suggests that a controversial medication used by breastfeeding women should not be restricted because of the benefits it offers mothers and their babies.
Researchers at the University of Adelaide suggests that a controversial medication used by breastfeeding women should not be restricted because of the benefits it offers mothers and their babies.
Women Need to Know Family History to Understand Cancer Risk
Women need to know their family history to understand their risk for hereditary forms of cancer, such as breast and colon cancer.
Women need to know their family history to understand their risk for hereditary forms of cancer, such as breast and colon cancer.
