Mira has launched an at-home cortisol tracking kit that allows women to monitor stress-related patterns over time using urine samples. The Cortisol Pattern Kit measures urinary...
A targeted nanotherapy reduced endometriosis lesions and pain sensitivity after a single dose in mice, early research has found. The experimental treatment uses a nanoparticle to...
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland has launched a three-year Women’s Health Plan setting out actions to improve prevention, diagnosis, treatment and support for women in Scotland....
Diadia Health, winner of the Femtech World AI Innovation Award, is working to revolutionise women’s health through AI-backed at-home testing. By analysing genetics, biomarkers and medical...
Women in Europe’s health and care sector face a 19 per cent hourly gender pay gap, according to a new World Health Organization (WHO) report. Women...
Higher BMI at 20 was linked to a lower risk of post-menopausal breast cancer in an analysis of more than 33,000 women. Lower breast density later...
AI-powered journaling app Véa is supporting mental health by helping women to understand their thoughts, triggers and behavioural patterns. Winner of the Brain and Mental Health...
A new clinical study has found that an at-home device for tracking reproductive hormones can identify ovulation with an accuracy that closely matches hospital-grade ultrasound scanning,...
Women with the same medical conditions as men were less likely to receive the same treatment across several specialties, a global research review found. The review...
Women entering pregnancy with multiple long-term health conditions face higher risks of miscarriage and other complications, a UK study found. Those with two or more pre-existing...
Manchester City has launched a female athlete health platform covering menstrual, pelvic and breast health, as well as nutrition. The Her City website is designed for...
Winner of the Women’s Cancer Innovation Award at the 2026 Femtech World Awards, Namida Lab is working to tackle gaps in breast cancer screening and detection...
Michigan State University researchers are launching a novel project to transform how medications are developed and prescribed for women. A US$4.6m award will fund computer models...
Evvy has raised US$40m to expand its vaginal microbiome platform into reproductive healthcare, starting with fertility and IVF. The series B funding will also support the...
Women with endometriosis reported less pain and better sleep after taking medical cannabis, with improvements lasting for two years in a UK study. Researchers cautioned that...
Obesity may reduce a fat-cell process that helps kill breast cancer cells, offering a possible explanation for its link to the disease, a study found. The...
Menopause may not drive rising pulse pressure after midlife, with changes beginning up to two decades before the final menstrual period, a study found. Pulse pressure,...
Women with childbirth-related PTSD had healthcare costs 2.5 times higher than women without PTSD from six to 12 months after birth, a report found. The analysis...
The UK government is reviewing a surrogacy firm after complaints that medical insurance claims involving surrogates in Mexico were rejected. The Department of Health and Social...
Many menopause supplements contain ingredients with limited evidence for symptom relief, while formulations and prices vary widely, a study has found. Researchers analysed 201 products sold...
