Research

Women who miss their first mammogram face a 40 per cent higher risk of dying from breast cancer over 25 years, mainly because cancers are detected later, new research has found. Nearly a third (32 per cent) of women invited to their first breast screening did not attend. These women were also less likely to [...]

Creatine supplements could help with brain fog and poor sleep in perimenopausal and menopausal women, according to new research. Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that supplies energy to muscles. It is widely used by people who exercise, with research showing it can increase strength, improve recovery and support brain health. Researchers at St. [...]

Women in their 80s who had regular mammograms showed a 74 per cent lower risk of dying from breast cancer compared with those who did not undergo screening in a recent study. The study also found screened women had a 55 per cent lower risk of recurrence, were more likely to be diagnosed at an [...]

A cooling wristband device was found to reduce severe hot flash episodes by 46 per cent in breast cancer patients, prostate cancer patients and postmenopausal women, new research has shown. The device reduced severe episodes by 41 per cent in breast cancer patients and 50 per cent in prostate cancer patients and postmenopausal women. It [...]

Starting hormone therapy within five years of menopause could lower women’s Alzheimer’s risk by up to 32 per cent, but beginning at 65 or later may raise it, research shows. The analysis pooled findings from more than 50 studies comparing women who used hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to those who did not. Researchers from the [...]

Analysis of millions of health records shows endometriosis is connected to more than 600 conditions, including migraines, asthma and digestive disorders. The research used algorithms to compare medical histories of people with and without endometriosis, confirming known associations and revealing new ones. Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco examined data from the University [...]

Hormone therapy is safe for treating menopause symptoms such as hot flushes and night sweats in women aged 50–59, but should not be started after 70 due to cardiovascular risks, research shows. The study analysed 20 years of data from over 27,000 women aged 50–79 with moderate to severe menopausal symptoms who received either treatment [...]

The financial impact of breast cancer on the UK economy is projected to rise by nearly a third to £4.2bn within 25 years, new analysis warns. The disease is expected to cost between £3.2bn and £3.5bn in 2025, covering NHS diagnosis and treatment as well as lost productivity when patients or carers cannot work. A [...]

Gestational diabetes is tied to cognitive decline in mothers and higher risks of autism and ADHD in children, according to new research. The ongoing systematic review and meta-analysis covered 48 observational studies involving more than 9m pregnancies across 20 countries, with data included up to April 2024. It found clear cognitive impacts for both mothers [...]

Women who have survived cervical cancer face nearly double the risk of developing anal cancer later in life compared with the general population, new research shows. The study analysed data from more than 85,000 women diagnosed with cervical cancer and followed them over two decades to track secondary diagnoses. Researchers at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center [...]