HIV research has identified a new target for ovarian cancer by selectively blocking a cleft in the retinoblastoma protein that protects tumour-supporting macrophages. The discovery could...
Giving postpartum mothers with hepatitis C the opportunity to start antiviral treatment while they are still in the hospital after giving birth, significantly increases their odds...
The financial impact of breast cancer on the UK economy is projected to rise by nearly a third to £4.2bn within 25 years, new analysis warns....
Gestational diabetes is tied to cognitive decline in mothers and higher risks of autism and ADHD in children, according to new research. The ongoing systematic review...
Nominations are now open for the third annual Femtech World Awards. The event celebrates the brightest lights in femtech and will recognise some of the best...
Women who have survived cervical cancer face nearly double the risk of developing anal cancer later in life compared with the general population, new research shows....
Common fitness trackers may help track pregnancy complications by detecting heart rate changes that mirror hormonal shifts, new research suggests. The study found devices such as...
Fourteen NHS trusts will have their maternity services investigated after long-running system failures, the government has confirmed. The investigations form part of a rapid review of...
Fraiya Ltd has secured £1.75m to test how artificial intelligence could improve fetal ultrasound screening across several NHS sites. The National Institute for Health and Care...
A woman’s blood group may influence her risk of premature birth, according to research examining over 74,000 maternity records. The study found women with blood groups...
NHS and private fertility clinics must stop offering unproven add-ons that do not improve chances of conception, new draft guidelines warn. The National Institute for Health...
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,...
Voice changes in menopause are often overlooked, despite affecting women significantly, especially those in jobs where the voice is central to daily work, new research has...
Cannabis use may affect women’s fertility by causing defects in egg cells, according to new research in IVF patients. The study examined samples from women undergoing...
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...
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...
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...
New York attorney general Letitia James will intervene in Texas’s bid to penalise a New York doctor accused of mailing abortion pills across state lines. The...
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...
After decades of women carrying contraceptive responsibility, advancements in the development of male contraceptives could see products approved for use within the next few years, with...
