Latest abortion pill ruling rolls back FDA’s efforts to make the pill more accessible
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that access to the abortion pill, Mifepristone, should be restricted potentially affecting countless women around the country.
10 fantastic tips to help you ensure a balanced menopause diet
Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet is essential at all stages of life, even throughout menopause. Here Dr Deborah Lee lays out her 10 tips to help keep a balanced menopause diet and understand what your body needs.
Is fusobacterium responsible for the formation of endometriosis?
Fusobacterium, implicated in diseases like gingivitis, ulcerative colitis, and colon cancer, has now been discovered to play a role in the formation of endometriosis.
Woman’s imprisonment spurs ‘Victorian’ abortion legislation debate
Abortion legislation is being criticised after woman has been sentenced to prison for an induced abortion after taking more than the legal limit of pills.
Brain protein can regulate events and memories of PTSD in women
Manipulating the protein in the brain which is responsible for fear and panic could provide a therapeutic treatment for PTSD in women.
Metabolic syndrome risk increased by severe hot flashes after menopause
Metabolic syndrome and high blood pressure are more likely to occur in women who experience increased severity of hot flashes after menopause.
Japan’s health ministry approves first abortion pill in its history
Japan’s health ministry has approved the country’s first abortion pill, following many discussions over controversial rules of consent.
Link between premature menopause, later hormone therapy and Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers are investigating the role of tau in the link between early menopause, delayed hormone therapy and Alzheimer's disease.
What are the causes of endometriosis? A study suggests genetics
Researchers were able to better identify the causes of endometriosis using different datasets of women with and without the condition, finding genetics play a large role.
Menopause in the workplace: Modernising employee support systems
In July 2022 the Women and Equalities Committee published a report focusing on menopause in the workplace, including recommendations to make menopause a protected characteristic under the Equality Act of 2010.
‘Discrimination towards men’ cited in UK menopause leave rejection
The proposal to make menopause leave a ‘protected characteristic’ under the Equality Act has been blocked by ministers in an effort to prevent discrimination towards men.
HIV is more likely for women suffering from intimate partner violence
Women who experience recent intimate partner violence are three times more likely to contract HIV in regions like Sub-Saharan Africa.
Predicting placenta accreta through blood panels
Researchers have identified circulating microparticle proteins with the ability to predict placenta accrete spectrum cases before their delivery, allowing improved mortality and morbidity for mothers.
Understanding the relationship between sex hormones and asthma
Dr Erika Kennington, Head of Research and Innovation at Asthma + Lung UK, says that millions of women are drawing the short straw with too little research exploring the effect of female sex hormones on asthma.
Drinking during pregnancy changes baby’s brain
Drinking during pregnancy, even in low to moderate amounts, can change the baby’s brain structure and delay brain development.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and hormones
Here, Dr Fiona MacRae, Women’s Health & Hormone Specialist at The Marion Gluck Clinic, provides an expert view on pregnancy, breastfeeding and hormones.
How pregnancy changes the brain: 70% of women experience mental health issues
Pregnancy changes the brain in profound and long-lasting ways, affecting brain physiology, mood and behaviour.
SaliStick: World’s first saliva-based pregnancy test
The world’s first saliva-based pregnancy test is a non-invasive, easy and hygienic way to detect hormones, viruses and even diseases.
UK government to fund abortion services in Northern Ireland
Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris is commissioning state-funded abortion services across Northern Ireland, after the region fails to provide support for women.
Pregnant women die more from homicide than any other cause in the US
Pregnant women are more in danger of dying by homicide from intimate partner violence than any other cause of maternal death, including sepsis and haemorrhages.
