When you think of getting tested for a disease, you might think first of nasal swabs, urine tests, blood draws. Even though around 1.8 billion people across the world menstruate, period blood doesn’t ...

Much like how a missed period is alarming for health, your period blood's colour too can offer essential insights about your health. They help monitor your health closely, especially hormonal and ...

Noticing that your period blood looks thinner or more watery than usual can be concerning, especially when you’re used to a certain consistency and color. Many women experience changes in their ...

Scientists have unveiled a new device that can be incorporated into menstrual pads and may someday be helpful for screening for diseases like ovarian cancer. The light-weight device looks for disease ...

Around the globe, approximately 1.8 billion people menstruate every 28 days. That is a whole lot of blood (roughly 38 million gallons!) being flushed down the toilet or tossed—via pads, tampons, ...