Pregnant women who vape are exposed to lower levels of toxic chemicals than those who smoke, new research led by scientists at City St George’s, University...
A healthy gut microbiome before chemotherapy may help protect breast cancer patients from heart damage caused by treatment, new research suggests. Scientists found that specific gut...
Every baby in the UK will have their DNA tested under a new 10-year NHS plan announced by the health secretary. The whole-genome sequencing initiative aims...
The WHO has released its first global guideline for managing sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy, aiming to reduce health risks that can be life-threatening for...
By David Buller, Managing Partner at KELES The macro opportunity: women are half of the population In 2024 alone, women’s health start-ups raised a record $2.6...
Exposure to wildfire smoke and extreme heat before or during pregnancy may increase the risk of babies being born smaller than expected, particularly in climate-vulnerable neighbourhoods,...
A new gene-editing method can now determine whether certain genetic mutations raise a woman’s risk of breast and ovarian cancer. The technique helps resolve a long-standing...
Women with drug addiction are more likely to access treatment when enrolled in Medicaid alongside other government support programmes, new research suggests. The study found that...
By Chloe Skidmore, Technical Assistant, Reddie & Grose LLP As the conversation around menopause continues to gain long-overdue visibility, FemTech is playing a pivotal role in...
MPs have voted to scrap criminal penalties for women in England and Wales who end their own pregnancies, following a string of controversial cases in recent...
