Now playing Next Healthcare Catalonia launches free and reusable period products campaign Pharmacies in the Spanish region are giving out one menstrual cup, one pair of underwear for periods, and two packages of cloth pads free of charge. 06/03/2024
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Now playing Next Health news Women get the same health benefits from exercise as men in less time Women reduced their mortality risk by 15 per cent in less than two and half hours of weekly exercise while it takes men five hours to get the same benefits, a study showed. 19/02/2024
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Now playing Next wellbeing 'I felt shame': Former cancer patients on rebuilding after illness With an expected 23 per cent increase in Europe over the next two decades, some say providing better emotional support to patients is key. 04/02/2024
Now playing Next Health news COVID vaccine may have short-term impact on menstrual cycles - study A French study found an increased but short-term risk of changes to women's menstrual cycles after they received the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. 01/02/2024
Now playing Next Healthcare Black, female patients ‘less likely’ to be prioritised in emergencies Patients who are white and male were more likely to be prioritised in accident and emergency departments, according to a new French study. 22/01/2024
Now playing Next Health news France gives preliminary green light to endometriosis saliva test The "Endotest" is already available in several other European countries, the biotech company behind it has said. 09/01/2024
Now playing Next wellbeing Scientists pinpoint cause of morning sickness in new hope for a cure A protein released by the foetus is thought to be linked to severe morning sickness. The discovery could lead to better treatment of the condition. 20/12/2023
Now playing Next Health news EU gives green light to new drug to treat endometrial cancer The new drug treatment for uterine cancer, which is already in use in France on an early access scheme, will be used in combination with chemotherapy. 12/12/2023
Now playing Next Health news Is a new postpartum depression pill in the US leaving Europe behind? The US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) just approved an oral treatment for postnatal depression. What about in Europe? 10/09/2023
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Now playing Next Health news Which European countries offer birth control pills over-the-counter After the recent approval of over-the-counter birth control in the US, here are the European countries where birth control pills can be obtained without a prescription. 20/07/2023
Now playing Next USA US approves its first over-the-counter birth control pill The US has approved its first over-the-counter birth control pill, broadening access to reproductive healthcare for millions. 13/07/2023
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Austria has a period poverty problem. Here’s why Sanitary products are too expensive for many women while sexual education is also too outdated, NGOs say. 23/06/2023
Now playing Next Health news A new pill for hot flashes could change the field of menopause drugs A new menopause drug called Veozah targets the brain, not hormones, to relieve women suffering from hot flashes. 23/05/2023
Now playing Next Health news This early blood test could uncover the true cause of pregnancy loss The study, which has had 1,700 women participants so far, is looking to detect the cause behind a lost pregnancy as early as five weeks gestation. 19/05/2023
Now playing Next Creators Meet the illustrator shining a light on miscarriage struggles Miscarriage is a common struggle for many women but the emotions and turmoil it can create are too often overlooked or ignored. This French illustrator uses her drawings to shed light on the issue. 07/05/2023
Now playing Next Work Beyond menstrual leave: This company now offers ‘endometriosis leave’ French retail giant Carrefour is allowing workers diagnosed with severe endometriosis to take 12 days of extra paid leave per year. 21/04/2023