UK Government has “no plans” to introduce free drink testing kits to combat spiking
Flooded by reports of sudden rises in drink spike numbers, the public have been calling on the government to enact change and protect women on nights out
New genetic risk factors found in polycystic ovary syndrome
Researchers at the Institute of Genomics of the University of Tartu find new links between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and genetics.
A sharp rise in cannabis use in perinatal women
A study finds that perinatal women are increasingly using cannabis due to the absence of consistent counselling from healthcare professionals.
Maternal health: Vitamin D in pre-eclampsia
Dr AlBendar of Clinical Medicine in DOHaD & Founder of The Womb Effect, explains the role of vitamin D in pre-eclampsia in this maternal health focus
Type-2 diabetes and hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, discusses the link between menopause and type-2 diabetes, as well as the use of hormone replacement therapy...
When will women be safe from drink spiking?
With last weeks news cycle gripped with first hand accounts of the new drink spiking “epidemic”, where has the coverage gone now?
Risk of pregnancy loss not associated with COVID-19 vaccines
According to a new study, there is no risk of pregnancy loss associated with COVID-19 vaccinations.
Menopause: The last great taboo
Menopause is a natural part of a woman’s life, so why is it still a taboo subject and why are more women not talking about this phase in their lives?.
How has the struggle for women’s rights affected our menopause
Dr Ghazala Aziz-Scott, specialist in integrative women's health and bioidentical hormone balancing for The Marion Gluck Clinic, explains how our busy lives have affected our menopause.
Why is endometriosis still hard to diagnose?
Endometriosis, a condition impacting at least 190 million people globally, remains relatively ignored - why is it still hard to access treatment?
COVID-19 infection linked to preterm births
Pregnant individuals who contract COVID-19 face a higher risk of having a preterm birth, according to researchers at The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
Clinical trial to investigate vaccine dose interval for pregnant women
A new clinical trial, funded by the UK government, will investigate the best gap between the first and second COVID-19 vaccine dose for pregnant women.
Students across the UK to receive consent education classes
Reclaim These Streets has joined forces with Shout Out UK to deliver comprehensive consent education classes to students across the UK.
Dancing improves cholesterol and fitness in postmenopausal women
A new study suggests that dancing may effectively lower cholesterol levels, improve fitness and body composition in postmenopausal women.
Google searches for vaccine infertility increased by 34,900% following misinformation incident
Google searches for infertility relating to COVID-19 vaccines increased by 34,900% after a pair of physicians submitted a petition questioning their safety.
What causes periorbital hyperpigmentation and how can you treat it?
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, tells us all about periorbital hyperpigmentation, including what causes it and how it can be treated.
What is hyperpigmentation and how can it be prevented?
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, tells us all about hyperpigmentation including the different types, the causes and the treatment options.
Government invests £2.45 million to improve childbirth care
Maternity safety minister Nadine Dorries has announced £2.45 million in funding for the NHS to improve the safety of women and babies during childbirth.
New data finds air pollution can impact growth of newborn babies
A study finds that atmospheric pollution experienced during pregnancy can have an impact on the growth of a newborn baby.
Female health & wellness should be a priority as the NHS rebuilds following COVID-19
FemTechLab brings together experts to discusses why female health and wellness should be a top priority as the National Health Service (NHS) rebuilds following COVID-19.
