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Cosmetic procedures may become addiction-like for some women, with low body esteem and problematic social media use linked to higher risk, new research suggests. A study of 1,614 women aged 25 to 71 found that one in five who had undergone treatments met the threshold for moderate to severe risk of addictive cosmetic procedure use. [...]

A high-powered ultrasound treatment could help identical twins affected by a rare and serious condition during early pregnancy, an initial study suggests. Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, or TTTS, causes uneven blood flow between identical twins who share a placenta. The imbalance can leave one baby dangerously small and the other too large, putting both babies’ survival [...]

Breast cancer rates have risen rapidly among Asian American women over the past two decades, with some of the steepest increases among women under 50, new research has revealed. Rates rose by more than three per cent a year in nearly every Asian American ethnic group studied, much faster than in any other US ethnic [...]

Softening ageing ovaries could help women remain fertile for longer, early animal research suggests. Fertility declines with age for several reasons, including poorer egg quality, fewer ovarian follicles and the gradual stiffening of ovarian tissue. Existing fertility treatments, including hormone therapy and in vitro fertilisation, mainly address hormonal imbalances or help eggs mature or become [...]

SSRIs may help women with depression tolerate extreme heat, with responses more like those without depression, a laboratory study suggests. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, are medicines commonly used to treat mental health conditions including depression and anxiety. Media reports, social media posts and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have suggested [...]

Avni Wellness has secured Rs 4 crore, around US$470,000, in seed funding to expand its products and digital commerce capabilities. The Mumbai-based women’s health start-up plans to strengthen its online retail operations and increase its presence across digital marketplaces. It will also expand its cycle nutrition product range and grow its women-led network of micro-entrepreneurs. [...]

Only 31 per cent of US voters believe healthcare does a good job of meeting women’s needs, according to a national survey. The survey found broad agreement that women have distinct health needs requiring specific attention, but that care falls short at several stages of life. Impact Research and Echelon Insights conducted the survey for [...]

A new reporting tool built specifically for obstetrics and maternal-fetal medicine has launched, aimed at teams managing increasingly complex pregnancies with limited time and resources. Trice Imaging has released Trice Workspace Reporting, which connects imaging, reporting and longitudinal patient data in a single workflow to support faster clinical decision making. Birth rates are falling worldwide, [...]

Vespexx, the femtech company behind couples preconception health platform Soonr, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Femtech Across Borders, a global femtech network supporting women's health initiatives across 80 countries. The agreement was signed on June 30 at Korea Femtech Summit 2026, the first global femtech summit held in Korea, hosted by Vespexx. [...]

Breast cancer diagnosed within three years of childbirth, especially the first year, may be biologically more aggressive, a study suggests. The findings add to evidence that postpartum breast cancer may be a distinct form of the disease. They also suggest the period of greatest biological risk may occur earlier than previously thought. The [...]