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New breast cancer screening could revolutionise diagnosis
Invasive biopsies may become a thing of the past thanks to a new breakthrough in breast cancer screening.
Harnessing photonics, European scientists have created a...
Pairing CRISPR with DNA sequencing could help guide cancer treatment
In search of new ways to sequence human genomes and read critical alterations in DNA, researchers have successfully used the gene cutting tool CRISPR...
Elective egg freezing may be the answer for later life pregnancy
An article published by the CMAJ reveals how egg freezing can increase the chance of pregnancy at a later age in life.
The article published...
Human gene variant linked to higher preference for THC in females
Preclinical research has revealed a common variation in a human gene that affects the brain’s reward processing circuit, showing that the variation increases vulnerability...
Is kisspeptin the answer to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)?
Research published in the Bosnian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences reveals that scientists have managed to control ovarian stimulation in vivo testing
According to the...
Breastfeeding and cannabis: managing cannabis use when nursing
Breastfeeding can cause concern for many nursing mothers, and those that need to use medical cannabis will wonder whether it will be harmful to...
It’s time (of the month): Free period products for all schools and colleges
The Department for Education launches a fully funded scheme to ensure free period products are available in all schools and colleges across England.
The scheme...
€4 million investment for innovations addressing women’s health and digital therapeutics
Did you know that EIT Health has just launched its 2020 Wild Card with €4 million investment? The investment is for disruptive solutions to...
Women with a low desire to avoid pregnancy still use contraception
Healthcare providers should not assume that pregnancy preferences are the sole motivation for contraceptive use.
A new study has shown that women who had a...
Domestic abuse survivors twice at risk of long-term illnesses
A new study has revealed the long-term dangers posed to female survivors of domestic abuse.
A study by the Universities of Birmingham and Warwick shows...
Young UK women face unnecessary appendicitis surgery
A new study has revealed the extent of unnecessary surgery faced by women in the UK suspected of having appendicitis.
A new BJS study found that...
Maternal diet causes excess of endocannabinoids impacting foetal brain
A new study has shown that high-fat maternal diets can cause life-long changes in the brain of unborn offspring.
A team from MedUni Vienna’s Center...
Placenta imaging method may aid diagnosis of pregnancy complications
An NIH-funded study has shown that a new placenta imaging method may be beneficial for the early detection of a number of pregnancy complications.
A...
FGM: is there a link between the clitoris and reproduction?
A recent review has highlighted evidence that the female clitoris is important for reproduction – not just pleasure.
Across the world, in many countries and...
Congenital adrenal hyperplasia: girls born with genitalia appearing more male than female
Scientists have found a link to hormone production in baby wallabies to how some human girls are born with genitalia that appear more male...
The treatment of severe postmenopausal osteoporosis
EVENITY® (romosozumab) has received positive CHMP opinion for the treatment of severe postmenopausal osteoporosis who are at high risk of fracture.
UCB (Euronext Brussels: UCB)...
Survey shows menopausal women being prescribed ‘inappropriate’ antidepressants
Nearly 40% of menopausal women are being prescribed antidepressants to help manage their symptoms, despite four out of five describing the treatment as ‘inappropriate.’
According...
Sex-based differences implicated in the presentation of mental disorders
New research findings could help researchers understand why mental disorders present differently in males and females during adolescence.
The amygdala and the hippocampus, structures in...
Common nutrient may help combat Alzheimer’s disease
A lifelong dietary regimen of choline holds the potential to prevent Alzheimer's disease (AD) according to a new study.
Lead author Ramon Velazquez and his...
Sanitary products: new funding to tackle period inequality
More people from low-income households will be able to access free sanitary products supported by £530,000 (~€591,000) of new Scottish Government funding.
The grant has...
