Research

Occupational therapy can ease anxiety and emotional strain for women experiencing high-risk pregnancies, with cognitive-based techniques found to be most effective, new research has revealed. Joint research from Edith Cowan University and the University of St Augustine for Health Sciences reviewed a range of psychosocial occupational therapy approaches and found that cognitive-based interventions had the [...]

AI technology can identify 42 per cent of breast cancers that develop between routine mammograms by flagging women at highest risk, researchers have found. The study analysed 134,217 screening mammograms using a deep learning model known as Mirai, which estimates breast cancer risk from imaging data, tumour features and breast density. Researchers from the University [...]

More than 80 per cent of women with menopause symptoms do not seek medical help, despite the impact on daily life, according to new research. The study surveyed nearly 5,000 women aged 45 to 60 across four Mayo Clinic primary care sites, finding that more than three-quarters had experienced symptoms affecting work productivity and overall [...]

Long-term exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of breast cancer, with a study of more than 400,000 women showing higher rates in areas with poor air quality. Researchers tracked 28,000 breast cancer cases over several decades, following participants for up to 10 years before diagnosis and monitoring changes in their home addresses. They [...]

A new testosterone patch has shown positive results in initial Phase 1 clinical testing, offering renewed hope for women seeking hormone therapy. Drug delivery firm Medherant has announced encouraging findings from its Phase 1 trial of the TEPI Patch, carried out at Hammersmith Medicines Research (HMR) in London. The study found that the patch effectively [...]

Just one in five women with breast or cervical cancer in low- and middle-income countries are diagnosed early, compared with more than one in three in wealthier nations. The analysis of data from more than 275,000 women across 39 countries shows stark inequalities in cancer detection and treatment between high-income countries (HICs) and low- and [...]

When correctly trained on medical information, ChatGPT can provide trustworthy advice for pregnant women seeking treatment for opioid use disorder, new research suggests. The findings could inform the development of digital tools such as apps and websites for people looking for medical guidance on sensitive issues they may not wish to discuss face to face [...]

Women with an early precursor to Parkinson’s disease show much less brain shrinkage than men, despite similar disease severity, new research shows. The discovery could help scientists explore how hormones might one day be used to treat the neurodegenerative condition. The findings are based on data from nearly 700 participants across nine international research centres. [...]

Women who experience menopause earlier in life may face damage to the connection between heart function and brain health, new research suggests. The study of more than 500 participants examined whether an earlier age at menopause affects the relationship between cardiac performance and cognitive function, as well as changes in brain structure. Researchers from the [...]

Women who breastfeed develop protective immune cells that help guard against breast cancer, with effects lasting for more than 30 years, new research shows. The study found that specialised T-cells — immune cells that fight disease — remain in breast tissue long after pregnancy and provide lasting protection, particularly against triple-negative breast cancer, one of [...]