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6 in 10 US women projected to have at least one type of cardiovascular disease by 2050

Written by | 4 Mar 2026

Driven by rising rates in high blood pressure, nearly 6 in 10 women in the U.S. will have some type of cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the next 25 years, according to […]

Mediterranean diet lowers risk of all types of strokes in women

Written by | 5 Feb 2026

Researchers from a large and lengthy observational study report that adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower risk of all types of strokes among women. […]

Preventive HIV drugs under prescribed to young women at increased risk

Written by | 28 Jan 2026

Anne Neilan, MD, MPH, of the Medical Practice Evaluation Center (MPEC) and Department of Medicine at Mass General Brigham, and Kevin Ard, MD, MPH, also of the Department of Medicine, are the lead […]

£13m NHS bill for ‘mismanagement’ of menstrual bleeds

Written by | 24 Dec 2025

A landmark UK study has revealed that acute heavy menstrual bleeding (HMB) is placing a significant hidden burden on the NHS, with around £13 million spent annually on […]

Depression more common among women with gynecological disorders

Written by | 22 Dec 2025

Gynaecological disorders such as endometriosis, PCOS, and menstrual irregularities are common and often associated with pain and disruption to everyday life. They are typically diagnosed late, and many […]

Adult acne affects up to one-third of 35-year-old Finnish women

Written by | 10 Dec 2025

Adult acne is more common than often assumed. According to research from the University of Oulu, around 31 per cent of 35-year-old Finnish women have acne on the […]

Patients who discontinued GLP-1s had more weight gain, complications during pregnancy

Written by | 5 Dec 2025

In a study led by researchers at Mass General Brigham, pregnant individuals who stopped taking popular weight loss GLP-1 medications before or early in their pregnancy tended to gain […]

Two thirds of women gain too much or too little weight in pregnancy: Global study

Written by | 3 Dec 2025

Around two-thirds of pregnancies have weight gain that is more or less than recommended and is associated with complications such as preterm birth, large birth weight, and admission […]

More women sought permanent contraception after Supreme Court Dobbs decision

Written by | 20 Nov 2025

In June 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ended the federal constitutional right to abortion and returned authority to individual states […]

Demystifying menopause: expert insights from Dr Louise Newson

Written by | 5 Nov 2025

The management of menopause and perimenopause often presents healthcare professionals (HCPs) with questions that require careful, evidence-based responses. In this interview Dr. Louise Newson, a physician and female […]

FDA approves new menopause drug to treat hot flashes, night sweats

Written by | 3 Nov 2025

The federal Food and Drug Administration today approved a new menopause drug that reduces hot flashes and night sweats after the drug was successfully tested at UVA Health […]

Likelihood of being prescribed hormone therapy may depend on the type of provider seen

Written by | 26 Oct 2025

Not all healthcare professionals receive the same type of formal education. That may help explain the results of a new study which suggests that provider type and specialty […]

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