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The new technology is likely to reduce the risk of losing or misidentifying the eggs and embryos used in IVF

The six-month NHS trial found that women who use the app breastfeed for longer compared to those who don’t. LatchAid is a breastfeeding and early parenthood support application that has gained 7,000 users across 94 countries since 2021. The app uses pioneering 3D and AI technology and users have two times higher exclusive breastfeeding rate [...]

90 per cent of those struggling to conceive are likely to experience depression symptoms of some kind

UNFPA, the United Nations Sexual and Reproductive Health Agency, has launched an appeal to deliver better healthcare to women in Sri Lanka. The appeal aims to deliver lifesaving healthcare to more than two million women and girls in Sri Lanka in the next six months, as the country is experiencing its worst socio-economic crisis since [...]

The athletic giant aims to help new mums get back into sport

Nanopath secures $10 million in series A funding to develop and commercialise diagnostic testing for women’s health screening. The funding will support development and commercialisation of Nanopath’s bio-sensing platform that aims to transform how women’s pelvic and gynaecological infections are diagnosed. Amogha Tadimety, co-founder of Nanopath, said: “Nanopath’s mission is deeply rooted in improving women’s [...]

A new study found that menopausal women that are younger than 40 are at greater risk of heart problems. Women with premature menopause had an overall 33 per cent higher risk of heart failure and a 9 per cent higher risk of an irregular heart rhythm compared to women who experience normal menopause.  Researchers investigated [...]

New study finds that women exposed to racism are at higher risk of premature babies. The study, conducted by the University of Cambridge, exposed how racism and racial discrimination can have an harmful impact on human health. Researchers analysed 24 studies ranging in size, from 39 to 9,470 participants. All the participants were from varied [...]

GoStork aims to guide and help patients find the right fertility service provider

US president Joe Biden signed a new executive order on abortion rights to help ensure access to abortion. The executive order aims to help women travel out of state to receive abortions and it ensures that health care providers comply with federal law so that women aren’t delayed in receiving care.  Before signing the executive [...]