Research

Type 2 diabetes is rising among women in their 20s in England, with experts warning of a worrying increase since the Covid pandemic. The rise has largely occurred since the pandemic and is closely linked to increasing obesity levels, according to an analysis of NHS data from 2011 to 2024. The condition is serious and [...]

Pregnancy complications may increase women’s risk of peripheral artery disease later in life, new research suggests. The study analysed data from more than two million women in Sweden who gave birth to single babies between 1973 and 2015. Led by Casey Crump, the research examined the long-term risk of peripheral artery disease among women who [...]

Women with PMOS may have a fourfold higher risk of heart disease, new research suggests. PMOS, or polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, is a complex hormone condition affecting about one in eight women in the UK. It can affect hair growth, periods, fertility and mood. US researchers analysed health insurance data collected between 2000 [...]

Women newly diagnosed with breast cancer have a 59 per cent higher risk of ischaemic stroke in the first year after diagnosis, research suggests. Researchers also said survivors who develop sudden stroke symptoms, including one-sided weakness, facial drooping, speech difficulties or vision loss, should seek immediate medical attention. The multicentre study analysed National Health Insurance [...]

Nearly six in ten young women get health and wellness advice from influencers, new research shows. Women aged 18 to 29 were more likely than young men to use online influencers for health information. The topics included beauty, alternative medicine, mental health, weight loss and fitness. The Pew Research study found that 57 [...]

Smoking and alcohol were linked to breast cancer and irregular heartbeat in women aged 55 and over, a global analysis suggests. Breast cancer and atrial fibrillation or flutter represent a growing global health burden, but the reasons for similar rates in some regions are not well understood. Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is an [...]

Women with endometriosis or painful periods were four to five times more likely to receive an STI diagnosis, a large Japanese study found. Endometriosis occurs when tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows outside the womb. Although not strictly a menstrual disorder, it can cause pain, irregular periods and infertility. The [...]

The HPV vaccine has cut the risk of dying from cervical cancer before age 30 to almost zero among those vaccinated at 12 or 13, research suggests. The first study of its kind found that deaths have fallen sharply since school-age girls began being offered the jab in 2008, with around 200 lives saved in [...]

Women who do strength training may have a lower risk of major cardiovascular disease, particularly alongside aerobic activity, a study suggests. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. Aerobic activities such as brisk walking, jogging, cycling and swimming are already established ways to help reduce the risk. Strength or resistance training, also known [...]

Women who develop pre-eclampsia face a higher risk of chronic kidney disease and high blood pressure later in life, new research suggests. The amount of protein found in the urine during pregnancy may help identify those at greatest risk of developing long-term health problems. Pre-eclampsia usually involves high blood pressure and increased protein [...]