Explainer: What is period poverty?
In some parts of the world, taboos surrounding periods even make menstruating women unwelcome in public places.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Nepali girl dies due to banned Hindu practice
A 15-year-old girl has died in Nepal after she was banished to a shed because she was menstruating, under an ancient Hindu practice that has been banned for over a decade, police said Monday.
Mon Dec 19 2016
Later menstruation and menopause linked to longevity
Women who begin menstruating after the age of 12 and enter menopause after the age of 50 are more likely to live to 90 years old.
Fri Jul 29 2016
Probe links sugary drinks with earlier menstruation
Girls who consume lots of sugary drinks start menstruating at a younger age, a study said Wednesday.
Wed Jan 28 2015