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Wegovy is linked to lower risks of migraine and depression in menopausal women than hormone therapy alone, a study has found. Women across all menopause stages taking semaglutide had a 42 to 45 per cent lower risk of migraine six months after starting the medication and a 25 per cent lower risk of depression than [...]

We are thrilled to announce the shortlist for the Menstrual Health Innovation Award at the third annual FemTech World Awards. This award, sponsored by Premom exists to celebrate the trailblazers redefining what menstrual health means in the modern world. It recognises breakthrough products, services, and initiatives that are pushing boundaries in technology, product design, education, [...]

A groundbreaking digital perinatal mental health pilot for Black and ethnically minoritised women has helped women access support faster, complete therapy at higher rates, and recover more successfully than national averages. The partnership between digital tech company Dr-Julian and The Essential Baby Company Ltd within a new model of mental health care named haPPIE SHE [...]

Only one per cent of women can name all five gynaecological cancers, new research suggests, as 21 women in the UK die every day of the diseases. The report also found that 31 per cent of women have put off or avoided seeking medical advice for gynaecological symptoms. It also found that 43 per cent [...]

Poor sleep may signal higher Alzheimer’s risk in older women with greater genetic risk, a study suggests. Older women who reported poorer sleep also showed greater memory difficulties and more Alzheimer’s-related brain changes, the study found. That pattern appeared only in women with higher genetic risk, suggesting sleep complaints may be a stronger warning sign [...]

AI could transform ovarian care by personalising cancer and fertility treatment, but more clinical validation is needed before routine use. A systematic review and meta-analysis found AI models showed high diagnostic accuracy for ovarian cancer when combining data such as ultrasound scans and blood test results. Across 81 studies, AI models correctly identified ovarian cancer [...]

Femtech World is delighted to reveal the shortlist for this year's Women's Cancer Innovation award. The award, sponsored by Endomag, will honour a groundbreaking innovation dedicated to the prevention, early detection treatment or ongoing care of cancers that uniquely or disproportionately affect women. Endomag is a medical technology company devoted to improving the global standard [...]

Ki-67, a protein used to measure tumour growth, may also help prevent chromosome errors that drive cancer, a study suggests. The findings could change how scientists view Ki-67, a marker commonly used in breast cancer and other tumours to assess how quickly cancer cells are growing. Researchers found the protein may help preserve genome stability [...]

Abdominal obesity may lead to worse menopause symptoms, including forgetfulness, irritability and night sweats, a new study suggests. The findings point to a possible link between fat stored around the waist and more severe midlife symptoms. Researchers said waist-to-height ratio could help identify women who may benefit from more targeted support. Dr Monica [...]

Perimenopause may offer a key window to spot heart disease risk earlier, with women in the transition twice as likely to have low heart health scores, new research suggests. The findings suggest the transition to menopause could be an important time to reassess risk and prompt lifestyle changes. Garima Arora is senior author [...]