Women Health

Each day, roughly 6,000 women in the United States enter menopause, according to the Society for Women’s Health Research. This transition, typically occurring in the late 40s or 50s, brings…

Scientists are calling for older women undergoing IVF on the NHS to have the option to screen embryos for chromosomal conditions, including Down’s syndrome, before implantation. A trial led by…

Remote cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) via telehealth or self-guided online programs significantly reduces high-impact chronic pain, a large multisite clinical trial confirms. The study suggests scalable, nonpharmacologic care could help…

President Trump is reviewing policy proposals aimed at expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF), following his February 18, 2025, executive order recognizing infertility as a medical condition and calling…

Detecting cervical cancer, which often requires costly tests and long waiting periods, is set to become faster and more affordable thanks to a new nanotechnology-based diagnostic kit developed by doctors…

A groundbreaking clinical trial is exploring psychedelics as a potential treatment for postpartum depression in the United States, with early results showing remarkable promise. The study involved 84 women nationwide…

Biogen’s oral medication Zurzuvae (zuranolone) has been approved by the UK’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for the treatment of moderate to severe postnatal depression in adults following…

Metabolic health before and during pregnancy may play a more critical role in maternal and infant outcomes than weight gain alone, new research suggests. A study from Pennington Biomedical Research…

A new study from Baylor College of Medicine may pave the way for a more personalized approach to treating estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancer, the most common form of the…

A pilot clinical trial led by researchers at King’s College London, King’s College Hospital, and King’s Fertility suggests that genetic testing of embryos could improve IVF outcomes for women aged…

Navigating the traditional workplace can be especially challenging for adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a condition whose diagnosis rates are rapidly increasing across all age groups. Employment lawyers report…

Reproductive medicine is entering a new era, driven by advances in our understanding of the molecular mechanisms that guide embryo development and in vitro fertilization (IVF). A recent study by…

For couples trying to conceive, accurately identifying fertile days can significantly improve the odds of pregnancy. Ovulation tests—ranging from basic strips to advanced digital monitors and wearables—offer a practical way…

Researchers in South Korea reviewed 23 clinical trials with nearly 1,500 participants to see if collagen supplements could improve skin hydration, elasticity, or reduce wrinkles. Their conclusion: “There is currently…

Recent research suggests that turmeric, particularly its active compound curcumin, may support modest weight loss in people with type 2 diabetes, though experts caution its effects are limited. A meta-analysis…

Breastfeeding provides critical benefits for infants, including optimal nutrition, immune support, and emotional bonding. For parents who rely on pumping, safely handling and storing breast milk is essential. “Parents often…

A growing number of senior women are taking their own lives with firearms, according to new research that highlights a troubling shift in suicide trends among older Americans. The study,…

For years, women in remote Kimberley communities faced an impossible choice: travel hundreds of kilometers for cervical screening or go without. Now, research from the University of Notre Dame Australia…

Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma has launched the state’s first perinatal behavioral health clinic, offering vital mental health services to mothers during and after pregnancy. “Untreated mental health conditions during pregnancy…

Starting Thursday, Aug. 28, Missouri residents can purchase essential health and hygiene products without paying state or local sales taxes, the Missouri Department of Revenue confirmed. The move is aimed…