The latest women’s health news covering topics around the mental and physical wellbeing of women from across the globe and a look at the safety and wellbeing of women at work, in public, and at home.
A recent study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that excessive weight gain in the first trimester of pregnancy may contribute to increased fat accumulation in the fetus, particularly in the abdominal area and upper arms.
On Tuesday, UN agencies issued a pressing appeal for immediate action, emphasising the significant health threats confronting women, infants, and children as the climate crisis continues to escalate.
Healthcare professionals have observed that alterations in hormone levels and body composition that occur during women's transition into menopause can heighten the likelihood of developing heart disease following menopause.
Matt Thornton from CoolMed examines legislation regarding breastfeeding at work, safe storage of breast milk, and the importance of proper storage facilities.
October is dedicated to raising awareness for breast cancer. A recent study highlights the need for more education into the less common symptoms of breast cancer.
Metformin offers pregnant women hope as an effective alternative for gestational diabetes treatment and management worldwide
Scientists at the University of Galway have made notable...
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.
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.
Fusobacterium, implicated in diseases like gingivitis, ulcerative colitis, and colon cancer, has now been discovered to play a role in the formation of endometriosis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
