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Women show their fastest reaction times during ovulation, but physical activity level has a stronger effect on brain function, new research suggests. The study examined how menstrual cycle phases and physical activity influenced cognitive tasks that reflect real-world decision-making and reactions, such as timing, attention and response speed. Researchers tracked 54 naturally menstruating women aged [...]

Women are diagnosed with ADHD around five years later than men, despite symptoms appearing at the same age, new research has revealed. The delay in diagnosis is linked to worse outcomes for women with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which affects concentration and impulse control. It is associated with higher rates of depression, anxiety and everyday impairment. [...]

North London NHS Foundation Trust has signed a new partnership with leading digital health company Psyomics to revolutionise how people across Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Islington access mental health care. The collaboration will see Psyomics’ digital technology rolled out across community services, enabling access to the right support more easily for over 1.6 million residents. [...]

By Dr Amina Hersi, GP and Founder of Polybiotics For too long, women’s health has been treated as an afterthought. Funding remains limited, particularly when our conditions are framed solely as reproductive.   Ask any woman living with PCOS, endometriosis or adenomyosis if their experience begins and ends with fertility. They will tell [...]

Ouma Health, a US-based telemedicine firm specialising in maternal-fetal medicine (MFM), has acquired Sunny Day MFM and certain clinical assets of Boston MFM. The acquisition integrates four new in-person locations across Florida, Massachusetts, and Maine – to expand Ouma's care model from exclusively telemedicine to hybrid care models. "Since inception, our mission has been simple, [...]

The first AI-powered health companion designed exclusively for women is launching in the UK today. Nexus provides a unified fitness, nutrition, medication and cycle tracking solution alongside a personal digital health coach. Unlike other health apps built for isolated concerns, Nexus recognises that women’s health is interconnected. Powered by a proprietary AI model and guided [...]

Co-written By Dr Claire Gillvray and Tarang Majmudar, Welbeck Cambridge (2026) Gynaecological cancers, cervical, ovarian, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar, pose a significant health risk across all age groups. While treatment has advanced in recent years, early detection remains the single most crucial factor in improving survival, reducing the need for invasive treatments, and preserving quality [...]

Whole genome sequencing could identify unique genetic features to guide treatment for more than 15,000 breast cancer patients each year in the UK, new research suggests. The technique, which analyses DNA from both patient and tumour to identify genetic changes, helps reveal what drives each cancer and highlights potential treatment targets or resistance. Scientists at [...]

Ashwagandha, a herb long used in Ayurvedic practice, has become one of the most talked-about natural supplements this year. According to recent search trend data, UK interest in ashwagandha has more than doubled in the past six months, highlighting growing curiosity around its potential to support stress, sleep, and energy levels. Supplement expert, Charava, says this [...]

Few HR professionals believe managers are properly trained to support employees with endometriosis and other menstrual health conditions, new research has revealed. Only 16 per cent of HR professionals said line managers had the training or resources to effectively support staff with menstrual health issues, according to new research. That figure dropped to 13 per [...]