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The Scottish government has launched a national review into whether NHS IVF access should be extended to single women. The review will also consider whether wider access should be offered to couples who have children from previous relationships. Health secretary Angela Constance said: “Access to NHS IVF treatment should be fair, timely and reflect the [...]

The FDA has granted accelerated approval to AstraZeneca drug Etcamah for certain adults with advanced breast cancer carrying an ESR1 mutation. Etcamah, also known as camizestrant, was approved in combination with a CDK4/6 inhibitor, either abemaciclib, palbociclib or ribociclib. The treatment is for adults with hormone receptor-positive, HER2-negative, locally advanced or metastatic breast cancer when [...]

Early bird pricing for W Group's two flagship October summits - Women's Health Week Europe 2026 and Women's Sport Summit Europe 2026 - closes on 11 September. Both events take place at Emirates Stadium, London, bringing together founders, investors, corporates, and industry leaders shaping the future of women's health and sport. Women's Health Week Europe [...]

Young women are more likely than young men to get health and wellness information from social media influencers, a US survey has found. Among adults aged 18 to 29, 57 per cent of women said they received health and wellness information from influencers, compared with 47 per cent of men. The Pew Research Center study [...]

Estriol treatment may ease menopause brain fog and other cognitive symptoms, according to a small observational study of 20 menopausal women. The study involved menopausal women with an average age of 53. They underwent an initial assessment of their cognitive symptoms before receiving a customised regimen of estriol and progesterone for 12 months. Estriol is [...]

Women face a hidden burden navigating healthcare, with many repeatedly retelling their medical history, a national study suggests. The findings indicate that Canadian women are taking on cognitive, emotional and administrative work alongside managing their health, including coordinating providers and advocating for care. More than half of women surveyed, 53 per cent, reported a past [...]

Pregnant women are among the first groups offered the NHS flu vaccine this winter, which has been updated to better match the subclade K strain. Schoolchildren are also being prioritised and, like pregnant women, can receive the vaccine from September because they can catch and spread flu easily. Protecting them also helps others, including younger [...]

Deaf women face barriers to menstrual health information and support at UK universities, according to a study involving 12 BSL users. Researchers believe it is the first study of its kind. Participants described difficulties discussing sensitive health issues because universities and healthcare services often rely on hearing-centred communication systems. The study was led [...]

Menopausal women in Wales are posing as men to buy testosterone online amid difficulties accessing NHS prescriptions, a consultant has said. Access to testosterone for postmenopausal women varies between Welsh health boards despite a “very sharp increase” in referrals, according to menopause specialist Dr Michelle Olver. Olver said she had seen women with testosterone levels [...]

Four leading cardiovascular health groups have agreed new guidance for healthcare professionals assessing patients with suspected heart attacks. Historically, some less common forms of heart attack, which evidence shows affect women far more than men, have been classified as less important, with treatment and care often worse as a result. Experts said women [...]