Womens Corner

In a new study, scientists have revealed that children who were exposed to antibiotics while in the womb, face greater of become obese.

The research by Columbia University found that kids of mothers who took antibiotics in the second or third trimester of pregnancy, had a higher risk of childhood obesity at age 7, and for mothers who delivered their babies by a Caesarean section, whether elective or non-elective, there was a higher risk for obesity in their offspring.

A new study has found that a natural antioxidant, selenium, which is found in protein-rich foods like red meat, seafood and nuts, is crucial for fertility in women.

University of Adelaide’s Melanie Ceko investigated the role and location of selenium in the ovary, and a specific protein that includes selenium. The results of her study for the first time show how important selenium is to the development of healthy ovarian follicles, which are responsible for the production of eggs in women.

A new study suggests that women should take calcium and vitamin D supplements after menopause for bone health.

An analysis from the major Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) trial throws weight on the supplement side-at least for women taking hormones after menopause.
Among the nearly 30,000 postmenopausal women in the hormone trial, some 8,000 took supplemental calcium (1,000 mg/day) and vitamin D (400 mg/day), and some 8,000 took look-alike placebos.

Gayatri is an inspiring example of what women can do when they are empowered and are treated as equals with their male counterparts.

A professor of media history at Lovely Professional University, Gayatri has overcome uncertainties and huge losses in her life to motivate herself and her two children – a daughter and a son -to excel in whatever they take up.

All three have countered deliberate societal criticism, and Gayatri, in particular, emphatically believes that because she is empowered, she has been able to motivate and project herself as an optimistic personality.

Youthful, glowing skin is something that women are constantly striving for, and this is the reason why one in three women feel the pressure to look young, says a survey.

A new research from a cosmetic brand found that women feel the pressure to look young, and this is the reason why two-thirds of British women now use anti-ageing products, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

The survey says the biggest compliment one can still pay to a woman over 35 is to tell her that she looks young, rather than slim, with 60% of women admitting that this gives them the biggest confidence boost.

A 35-year-old woman in a Bihar village Sunday deserted her alcoholic husband and refused to live with him at an open panchayat meeting, a village official said.

Phulia Devi, a resident of Firangi Biga village in Shekhpura district, said she was fed up with her alcoholic husband Muchu Bind.

She publicly announced at an open panchayat meeting Sunday in the village that she would leave him.

A new survey suggests that go-getting girls are forging careers and settling down faster than men their age.

According to the Australia’s biggest Gen Y marketing survey, young men are more likely to “live in the moment”, while women plan ahead for financial security, the annual Lifelounge Sweeney report showed.

One in three teenage boys and men aged 16 to 30 reckons the future will “take care of itself”, compared to just one in four girls and young women, News.com.au reported.

Masaba Gupta, one of the promising young designers in the Indian fashion world, has now joined hands with her father, cricketing legend Viv Richards to design a sportswear line.

“Excited to share that my sportswear line launching in 2015 will be co-designed by @vivrichards56 !#vivXmasaba #Woot,” she tweeted Saturday.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh Saturday flagged off 45 ambulances under the first phase of the Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram, the national initiative of the health ministry to benefit pregnant women and newborns.

The chief minister said under this programme 125 ambulances, which can be availed free of cost by dialling 102, would be stationed at major delivery health centres, including regional and district hospitals.

“As of today the infant mortality rate in the state is 36 per 1,000 live births compared to the national average of 42,” he said.

Online daters are not looking for love outside their cultural background, reveals a study, adding that women are significantly more likely than men to prefer partners within their own race.

Men seemed to prefer younger women. Women, on the other hand, seemed to prefer men closer to their own age, the study from famous dating website OkCupid revealed.

The findings that involved over three million OkCupid members puzzled researchers because nearly all users on the dating site support inter-racial relationships.

Do you know when it is perfect to ask your girlfriend for a night out? Ask her when it is her 26th birthday.

According to a poll in San Francisco, women reach their sexual peaks at age 26 while men peak later – at 32.

The poll, that included 1,000 adults, defined “peak” as the period where participants said they were having the “best” sex of their lives, SFGate reported, citing results from the poll conducted by Atlanta-based sex toy manufacturer LoveHoney.com.

A woman from southwest Florida and her daughter both gave birth at the same hospital on the same day.

Heather Penticoff and her daughter Destinee Martin each found out that they were pregnant on the same day and even had same due dates and, for separate medical reasons, doctors at Lee Memorial Hospital in Fort Myers decided to induce both of them Tuesday, the New York Post reported.

Penticoff’s daughter Madeline was born first and Destinee’s son Damien was born almost three hours later, making Penticoff’s grandson roughly the same age as her newborn daughter.

—ANI

Smoky eyes is the biggest trend in make-up nowadays but getting a perfect one requires a lot of time and also the guidance of experts. However one can get the look in few minutes by following a few simple tips.

Back away from the black eye shadow is the most basic thing one has to keep in mind and now follow few simple tips, reports huffingtonpost.com.

* Pick your colour: Match the colour of the pencil to the colour of your brows. A monochromatic palette means a natural-looking face.

Jaipur girl Koyal Rana, who will represent India at Miss World 2014 in London next month, says she is anxiously waiting for the opportunity and is working hard to get the crown back to India.

“I have been waiting for this day ever since I won the Miss India title. I am tremendously excited to represent my country at such a respectable platform,” the 21-year-old said in a statement.

“This opportunity will allow me accomplish all that I dreamt of. I have my eyes focused on the crown and will give it my best to get the crown back,” she added.

Compared with their conversations with sons, mothers include more emotional words and content in their conversations with daughters, making women more emotionally intelligent than men in the process, finds new research.

However, as mothers use more emotional words than fathers, they are also unconsciously reinforcing gender stereotypes in their children, the study said.

“Our study suggests that parent-child conversations are gendered, with mothers talking more expressively to their daughters than their sons,” said Harriet Tenenbaum from the University of Surrey in Britain.

Don’t let dry chilly weather rob your skin and hair of their glow and shine. Look in your kitchen for carrots, pumpkin seeds and pineapple to enhance your appearance.

Huffingtonpost.com shares a list of foods that can work in favour of your looks:

Carrots
Carrots have a high amount of beta-carotene, the precursor for vitamin A, among the common vegetables. Vitamin A is necessary for shiny and healthy hair and scalp.

Pumpkin seeds
They are excellent source of zinc, sulphur and vitamin A. These help in building strong hair.

Leafy greens

Saving the girl child is high priority for the Indian government, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi said Monday.

At a meeting with Executive Director of UN Women Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Gandhi said that UN Women can supplement towards the advocacy efforts for the “Beti Bachao, Beti Padao” scheme through creation of content for public outreach and capacity building of women through skill development programmes.

A statement accessory can add instant glamour. Try a choker to jazz up your overall look.

A teenage style staple in the 1990s, chokers are returning in a big way.

Actress Kate Beckinsale was seen flaunting a gold choker with a plunging, cut-out white dress for a party in West Hollywood earlier this week.

Her neckline accentuated the neckpiece, but Beckinsale’s up-do and simple make-up managed to grab more eyeballs for the accessory.

In the recent past, celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Rihanna were also seen sporting the trend.

–IANS

There are variety of jeans that are a must for every woman’s wardrobe and a new research has revealed that a woman’s favourite denim pair is way more lovable than her partner.

The survey, conducted by brand Grundig, unveiled that one in 20 women would ditch their partner before they get rid of a favourite pair of jeans, reports femalefirst.co.in.

With the average lifespan of a favourite pair of jeans being four years and four months, the study shows that almost a third of women have had a longer relationship with their jeans than with a partner.

Women may actually be superior to men – at least when it comes to their sense of smell, a new study suggests.

Males and females greatly differ in their perceptual evaluation of odours, with women outperforming men on many kinds of smell tests, researchers said.

Sex differences in olfactory detection may play a role in differentiated social behaviours and may be connected to one’s perception of smell, which is naturally linked to associated experiences and emotions.

Thus, women’s olfactory superiority has been suggested to be cognitive or emotional, rather than perceptual.

Scientists have analyzed and claimed that minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, which includes fillers, neurotoxins and laser and energy device procedures, are exceptionally safe with almost zero risk of serious adverse events.

The study by the researchers from Northwestern Medicine, who tested more than 20,000 procedures around the US, is believed to be the first large, multi-center study that prospectively analyzed the rate of adverse events by experienced dermatologists. These procedures have been used to decrease the visible facial signs of aging.

Women are really superior to men when it comes to the sense of smell, says a new study.

Males and females greatly differ in their perceptual evaluation of odors, with women outperforming men on many kinds of smell tests. Sex differences in olfactory detection may play a role in differentiated social behaviors and may be connected to one’s perception of smell, which has been naturally linked to associated experiences and emotions. Thus, women’s olfactory superiority has been suggested to be cognitive or emotional, rather than perceptual.

Ankle boots have most certainly stuck around this season once again, but the over-the-knee ones are also making waves in the fashion world.

It’s been a while since one has seen these boots as a trend, but it’s most certainly made a comeback this season after being featured on runways, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

Brands like Topshop Unique and Gucci showed them off with a flat and small heel that make them perfect for everyday wear. The snake print design is a very bold look, but keep the rest of your outfit pared back and you’ll nail this look perfectly.

It is sometimes a struggle waking up in the morning, especially after having not so sound sleep. But one can fake the appearance of a good night’s sleep with some cool make-up effects.

From the power of eyeshadow to a mini-lesson in applying mascara, here’s six bits of advice that can make anyone bright-eyed every single day, reports huffingtonpost.com.

And who better to tell us about them than the women on the streets of New York? Here are the tips from them:

Hot flushes are one of the most distressing conditions faced by women who have been treated for breast cancer, but they are not being adequately addressed by healthcare professionals and some women consider giving up their post cancer medication to try and stop them, a new study by the University of Southampton has shown.