Wellness

Women who regularly take fish oil supplements could reduce their risk of early menopause by up to 95 per cent, new research suggests. The study, which looked at data from more than 3,500 British women, found that those who took fish oil supplements were far less likely to experience early menopause than those who did [...]

Twenty-one per cent of Gen X women meet criteria for addiction to ultra-processed foods, compared with 10 per cent of men in the same generation, new research has revealed. The rate is much higher than among adults who grew up earlier and first encountered ultra-processed foods – products high in fat, salt, sugar and flavourings [...]

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, [...]

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. [...]

A cooling wristband device was found to reduce severe hot flash episodes by 46 per cent in breast cancer patients, prostate cancer patients and postmenopausal women, new research has shown. The device reduced severe episodes by 41 per cent in breast cancer patients and 50 per cent in prostate cancer patients and postmenopausal women. It [...]

Most women know what it feels like to walk home alone at night. Maybe you call a friend, or discreetly slide your keys between your fingers, you probably share your location with a loved one just in case. But we also know how it feels to be cat-called while out running, or have inappropriate jokes [...]

WeightWatchers has launched a new menopause support programme with Grammy and Emmy Award-winning, Oscar-nominated actress and health advocate Queen Latifah as its first spokeswoman. The programme combines medical care, nutrition guidance, fitness support and community access for women from perimenopause through post-menopause. WW International (NASDAQ: WW) developed the plan with physicians, menopause specialists and fitness [...]

Femtech World explores the latest developments in the world of technology and women’s health. 30-minute non-invasive test to revolutionise endometriosis detection A new diagnostic tool for endometriosis will now be available in Canada. EndoDiagnosis will be the sole distributor in Canada for the ENDOSURE Tier 1 diagnostic test for the condition, which cuts down the [...]

A hydrogel applied to vaginal tissue could offer hormone-free relief for menopause symptoms, new research suggests. The treatment may help with vaginal dryness and pain linked to genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM). GSM occurs when the vaginal and urinary tissues become thinner and drier after menopause. Dr Marianna Alperin, professor and vice chair [...]

A Birmingham simulation lab recreating emergency childbirth in a risk-free environment is changing how maternity staff train, according to the NHS. The unit at Birmingham Women’s Hospital received £1m from fashion entrepreneur George Davies through his charitable trust. Its launch follows nationwide scrutiny of maternity services after the Ockenden Report into Shrewsbury and Telford NHS [...]