12 March 2026

Contraception without hormones: Goethe University researches alternatives to “the pill”

In the 1970s, the contraceptive pill was the most frequently used method of contraception in Western countries; in Germany, for...

Read More
10 March 2026

Menstruation continues to shape participation in everyday life

Only 1 in 6 participants maintain their daily activities without change during menstruation, according to a study on menstrual health...

Read More
17 February 2026

Maternal health AI start-up Matresa raises £315,000 in pre-seed funding to tackle UK’s growing maternal health crisis

Maternal health AI company Matresa has raised £315,000 in pre-seed funding to accelerate the development and rollout of its personalised,...

Read More
3 February 2026

New Women’s Health Plan says role of innovation is ‘pivotal’ to success in addressing inequalities

A fresh Scottish Government pledge that ‘innovation will have a pivotal role in ensuring women and girls have access to...

Read More
29 January 2026

King’s launches Chagas disease screening in pregnancy

A new screening service for Chagas disease has launched at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The service is aimed...

Read More
27 January 2026

Breastfeeding may lower mothers’ later life depression and anxiety risks

Breastfeeding may lower mothers’ later life risks of depression and anxiety for up to 10 years after pregnancy, suggest the...

Read More
22 January 2026

Lifestyle interventions in pregnancy proven to reduce gestational diabetes risk

New research co-authored by Professor Fionnuala McAuliffe, UCD School of Medicine, and led by the University of Liverpool, has demonstrated the significant...

Read More
20 January 2026

Midwife urges global workforce reform to save lives as she receives honorary doctorate 

A midwife driving life-changing reform for women in India and vulnerable communities worldwide has called for urgent action to strengthen...

Read More