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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
Mar 26 • 
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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…
Feb 27, 2024 • 
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TV presenter Philippa Forrester: My early menopause went undiagnosed for more than a decade
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’.
Dec 2, 2024 • 
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Judi Dench regrets not having six children and ‘hopes’ she will live to 100
5 gynaecological symptoms never to ignore
Plus: 💉 Demi Moore's body horror 🤫 introverted leaders and 🔪 the truth about true crime.
Oct 1, 2024 • 
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5 gynaecological symptoms never to ignore
What are the early signs of womb cancer and how is it treated?
Knowing the symptoms is crucial for timely detection and improved outcomes.
Mar 4 • 
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What are the early signs of womb cancer and how is it treated?
5 gynaecological symptoms that are 'red flags' never to ignore
If you do experience any of these signs, contact your GP.
Sep 5, 2024 • 
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5 gynaecological symptoms that are 'red flags' never to ignore
Millie Bobby Brown is living the paradox of ageing online in your 20s
The question of 'how and when are women allowed to age?' has become even more complex in the digital era
Mar 24 • 
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Millie Bobby Brown is living the paradox of ageing online in your 20s
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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.
Nov 12, 2024 • 
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All I wanted was an AI image of a man cleaning a toilet
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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.
Mar 11, 2024 • 
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Female leaders and CEOs on the one piece of advice they would give young women
Young women are ditching social media
Plus: 🎤 Chappell Roan 🎬 ageing in Hollywood 🤬 menopause fury
Apr 15 • 
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Young women are ditching social media
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.
Mar 31 • 
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Young women are leaving social media - and it's not hard to guess why
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The sentence in Adolescence that broke me as a parent
Plus: 😡 repressed anger 🤦‍♂️ baldness studies ⚡ power intros
Apr 1 • 
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