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Pioneering treatment saves identical twins from rare pregnancy condition

Identical twins Nancy and Margo benefitted from the procedure while in the womb as part of a world-first medical trial.

Motherhood not all warm and fuzzy: Bollywood actor’s play spotlights messier side

As a society, we take mothers for granted and raising children is a thankless job, says actor Kalki Koechlin.

Why women suffer more in the heat

A look at evidence that women's bodies suffer more during a heatwave.

Why women suffer more in the heat

A look at evidence that women's bodies suffer more during a heatwave.

Will ice cream or chilli cool you down?

Is it better to eat spicy or cold foods during a heatwave?

Why heatwaves hit women harder

Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

Why heatwaves hit women harder

Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.

Disability benefit not fit for purpose, minister leading review says

Sir Stephen Timms says personal independence payments (Pip) in England and Wales need changing.

Feeding tigers and flying planes during end-of-life care

Sally Sarl says it's important to talk about what you want at the end of your life.