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Morning sickness symptoms such as nausea and food aversions are linked to healthy inflammatory responses that help protect both mother and fetus during pregnancy, new research shows. Up to 80 per cent of early-stage pregnant women experience nausea, vomiting and aversions to certain foods or smells. Researchers say these symptoms point to a delicate immune [...]

Mothers who experienced childhood trauma face nearly double the risk of preterm birth, with 12.6 per cent delivering early compared with 6.7 per cent of those without trauma, new research has found. The study reviewed 823 mothers who gave birth to 1,285 children between 2011 and 2021, finding that 38 per cent had lived through [...]

Misinformation about reproductive health is a major concern for almost three quarters of British women, yet 44 per cent admit they do not fact-check medical information they see online, new data has revealed. The findings in a survey, conducted by women-led period and cycle tracker Clue, paint a clear picture of the impact medical misinformation [...]

New research has identified a genomic signature that makes it possible to anticipate which patients with HR+/HER2- breast cancer will respond less well to CDK4/6 inhibitors.  CDK4/6 inhibitors, combined with hormone therapy, are the standard treatment for this advanced type of breast cancer The research findings may help personalise therapies and design new combinations. [...]

Women who miss their first mammogram face a 40 per cent higher risk of dying from breast cancer over 25 years, mainly because cancers are detected later, new research has found. Nearly a third (32 per cent) of women invited to their first breast screening did not attend. These women were also less likely to [...]

One in three Europeans cannot identify cystitis as a bladder infection, with some mistaking it for conditions such as skin problems or food allergies. A survey of more than 3,000 adults in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK found 35 per cent could not define the condition. Awareness was lowest among 18–24 year olds, [...]

A researcher is using AI to improve menopause care across Greater Manchester, studying how symptoms and treatment differ to ensure fair support for women from all backgrounds. Dr Charlotte Woolley’s project examines how menopause treatment varies and seeks to ensure equal access, prompted by reports of misdiagnosis, unequal access and inadequate care. The research combines [...]

Creatine supplements could help with brain fog and poor sleep in perimenopausal and menopausal women, according to new research. Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that supplies energy to muscles. It is widely used by people who exercise, with research showing it can increase strength, improve recovery and support brain health. Researchers at St. [...]

Femtech World explores the latest business and investment developments in the world of women’s health. Funding supports US launch of world’s first AI-powered, automated IVF lab Conceivable Life Sciences has raised US$50m to accelerate the development and commercialisation of the world's first AI-powered automated IVF laboratory. The funding will help to make the therapy more [...]

Women in their 80s who had regular mammograms showed a 74 per cent lower risk of dying from breast cancer compared with those who did not undergo screening in a recent study. The study also found screened women had a 55 per cent lower risk of recurrence, were more likely to be diagnosed at an [...]