But with money tight, Mr Burnham has made clear that like his predecessor Sir Keir, he intends to make savings on welfare ...

Neuroimaging and animal research reveal how pregnancy hormones remodel neural circuits and leave a long-lasting mark on women ...

For more than half a century, feminism has framed public debate about sex differences, power, work, and social justice. Its central claim is straightforward: patriarchy is a socially constructed ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Autoimmune arthritis involves immune attacks on joints causing chronic pain and damage Women, especially in reproductive years, are disproportionately affected by autoimmune diseases Symptoms like ...

The vulva includes structures like the mons pubis, labia majora, and labia minora. The clitoris is located at the top of the vulva and is covered by the clitoral hood. Inside, the vagina connects the ...

Ashwagandha may seem like a buzzy new supplement, but this herb has been used in traditional Indian medicine for nearly 3,000 years. Today, many people are interested in its potential ability to ...

A simulation has shown what's going on in the body during female ejaculation, and what female ejaculate is actually made up of. When it comes to men, or anyone assigned male at birth, ejaculation and ...

‘Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out’ — this principle is the need of the hour for Class 12 students preparing for their ‘final quest’. CBSE will conduct the Biology exam ...

Endometriosis is a painful, debilitating condition affecting 10% of women worldwide. It occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the uterus (known as lesions) grows elsewhere in the body – usually ...

The Maharashtra police last month conducted a crackdown on a multi-crore egg donation racket, where women were allegedly exploited into repeatedly donating eggs at in vitro fertilisation (IVF) centres ...

Rep. Matt Blumenthal, co-chair of the Legislature's Reproductive Rights Caucus, speaks at a press conference on Feb. 18, 2026. Credit: Mikayla Bunnell / CT Mirror This story is part of CT Mirror ...