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The sentence in Adolescence that broke me as a parent
Everything falls apart in 5 words of the Netflix show's final episode
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TV presenter Philippa Forrester: My early menopause went undiagnosed for more than a decade
TV presenter and author Philippa Forrester is recalling all the symptoms of menopause that she had in her mid-30s, which remained undiagnosed until she…
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Judi Dench regrets not having six children and ‘hopes’ she will live to 100
Dame Judi, who turns 90 next week, said reaching 100 would be ‘nice’.
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5 gynaecological symptoms never to ignore
Plus: 💉 Demi Moore's body horror 🤫 introverted leaders and 🔪 the truth about true crime.
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5 gynaecological symptoms that are 'red flags' never to ignore
If you do experience any of these signs, contact your GP.
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What are the early signs of womb cancer and how is it treated?
Knowing the symptoms is crucial for timely detection and improved outcomes.
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All I wanted was an AI image of a man cleaning a toilet
One man seemed to be planning to brush his hair with the toilet brush.
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Female leaders and CEOs on the one piece of advice they would give young women
Even in 2024, women are hugely underrepresented in senior positions in the business world.
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Young women are ditching social media
Plus: 🎤 Chappell Roan 🎬 ageing in Hollywood 🤬 menopause fury
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Young women are leaving social media - and it's not hard to guess why
More than a third of young people polled said misogynistic content has affected their mental health.
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The sentence in Adolescence that broke me as a parent
Plus: 😡 repressed anger 🤦‍♂️ baldness studies ⚡ power intros
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International Women's Day: 8 women who defined the last year
For International Women's Day, we celebrate women who impacted the year in different ways
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