Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in women worldwide yet the gap between what we know and what...
Artificial intelligence used by more than half of England’s councils is downplaying women’s physical and mental health issues, raising gender bias concerns in care decisions. Research...
Women who have been stalked or obtained a restraining order are more likely to experience a heart attack and/or stroke in later years compared to those...
From stigma and siloed systems to underinvestment and red tape, women face numerous barriers when it comes to accessing better care, but femtech founders and policy...
Experiencing complications during pregnancy is linked with a higher risk of stroke before age 50, according to a new study. Researchers found female participants who had...
The vaginal microbiome is a largely overlooked area of medicine that could dramatically improve outcomes for millions of women, concludes a new review co-authored by the...
A UK-based company has launched a nationwide survey to gain insight into women’s experiences with Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) and prenatal screening, in an effort to...
AI is increasingly being leveraged to address challenges in breast cancer care, from a “second set of eyes” during screening to enabling more personalised treatments. Innovators...
The US decision to incinerate US$9.7m worth of contraceptives is expected to result in 174,000 unintended pregnancies and 56,000 unsafe abortions across five African countries. The...
By Dr Somi Javaid, OB/GYN, surgeon and founder of HerMD A patient once came to me with a folder full of app screenshots; five different trackers,...
Menstrual data is finally being recognised for its value in medical science, but are period tracking apps putting our privacy at risk? Femtech World editor Sarah...
Women’s Health Week has partnered with global self-care leader Opella to launch the Opella Innovation Challenge—a private, one-day pitch event designed to uncover the next generation...
Pregnant women are being urged to get vaccinated against RSV, as NHS England warns of rising cases and expands pharmacy access for those from 28 weeks....
The Gates Foundation will invest US$2.5bn in women’s health research by 2030, it announced on Monday, focusing on conditions from preeclampsia to menopause. The pledge is...
Pregnolia is on a mission to transform pregnancy care by bringing an often-overlooked biomarker into clinical practice. Stephanie Price speaks to founder and CEO Dr. Sabrina...
By Lynda Wilkes-Green, Founder of Ahlya As artificial intelligence becomes more deeply embedded in healthcare, we’re standing at a pivotal crossroads where we can either continue...
As women face mounting barriers to essential reproductive care, Progyny is tackling health inequities head-on, harnessing wearable tech, and partnering with employers to make healthcare more...
The Trump administration is seeking to ban abortions at Department of Veterans Affairs hospitals, including in cases of rape, incest or where a pregnancy endangers a...
The period tracking app has settled a US lawsuit over claims it shared users’ personal data with Meta without permission. Flo Health says it has agreed...
Europe’s first femtech ‘unicorn’ has denied claims that it unlawfully shared users’ personal data with the social media platform Meta. The period-tracking app Flo Health is...
Couples undergoing IVF may have up to double the pregnancy success rate in summer compared to colder months, new research suggests. A study of 1,100 women...
