A new device could detect a key endometriosis biomarker in menstrual blood within 10 minutes, researchers have found. The test identifies HMGB1 – a protein linked...
Toxic PFAS chemicals have been detected in some reusable menstrual underwear and pads, with one-third of tested items showing signs of intentional use. Researchers analysed 59...
Parents who have experienced pregnancy loss are contributing data from apps and fitness trackers to help shape future support and improve maternal care services. The initiative...
Sexually transmitted infections during pregnancy are linked to higher risks of preterm birth, stillbirth and babies born smaller than expected, a large Australian study has found....
UK students lose around six weeks of academic time during their degrees due to menstrual health issues, with 70 per cent struggling to concentrate during assessments....
Women in high-poverty areas saw memory decline of 7 per cent per decade in midlife, with even sharper drops of 10 per cent among Black women....
Parents in their early 30s report fewer symptoms of depression and anxiety than peers without children, but gender and income gaps in mental health still remain....
Maternal deaths rose from 209 to 254 between 2015–17 and 2021–23, despite fewer births, new data from the House of Commons library has revealed. The death...
A grandfather’s contact with environmental chemicals could influence when his granddaughter starts her period, new research suggests. Scientists found that exposure to certain chemicals in both...
Targeted radiotherapy is as effective as full-breast treatment for low-risk breast cancer but causes fewer side effects, a decade-long UK study has found. Partial-breast radiotherapy, which...
