A team of researchers from Stanford University and the University of Oxford has created a wearable ultrasound patch that continuously monitors babies during pregnancy. They believe this could help catch complications sooner and lower the risk of stillbirths.
Women's nutritional needs shift across life stages, including adolescence, the reproductive years, pregnancy, and menopause, each of which places different demands on the body. Despite this variation, research consistently shows that a balanced, nutrient-dense dietary pattern rather than reliance on...
Research from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) showed that abortion bans in some states led to fewer women getting the recommended medical treatment for miscarriages. During the study, published in JAMA, researchers at OHSU noticed that doctors were using less medication treatment and more...
After more than 10 years of discussions with experts and patients around the world, PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) has been renamed PMOS (polycystic endocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome) by a global science group. The new name was announced at the European Congress of Endocrinology in Prague after...
On Mother's Day, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched Moms.gov, a groundbreaking website for new and expecting mothers. This resource offers guidance and information to support the health and well-being of mothers and their families.Moms.gov also supports expecting parents who are...
A total of 6.42 million doses of unapproved and counterfeit pharmaceuticals worth $15.5 million have been seized in a global crackdown. Operation Pangea XVIII, coordinated by Interpol across 90 countries during March 10 - 23, led to 269 arrests and the dismantling of 66 criminal groups involved in the illicit pharmaceutical trade. Law enforcement agencies worldwide launched 392 investigations an
A new study from Brazil suggests that the "sunshine vitamin" could play a powerful role in improving breast cancer treatment. Researchers at São Paulo State University found that women who received daily vitamin D supplements alongside chemotherapy were far more likely to see their tumors disappear compared to those given a placebo.
The Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health at the University of Oxford, in collaboration with Serac Healthcare, has published Phase 2 results in The Lancet Obstetrics and Gynaecology, highlighting the potential of a novel molecular imaging agent, 99mTc-maraciclatide, as a non-invasive tool...
Menopause marks a significant biological transition in a woman's life, often accompanied by symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, sleep disturbances, and hormonal imbalance. While hormone replacement therapy (HRT) remains a standard treatment, growing interest in non-hormonal, plant-based interventions...
The U.S. Government has reported tremendous progress in reducing mother-to-child transmission of HIV, and in combating the epidemic as a whole across the world. The U.S. Department of State has released PEPFAR program data covering the period of July 1, 2025, to September 31, 2025. U.S. Government-supported...
The modern workforce increasingly relies on night shift schedules, especially in sectors such as healthcare, information technology, and manufacturing. While these schedules support a 24-hour global economy, they often come at a high biological cost. Thyroid disorders are among the most prevalent...
Menstrual irregularities, which are often dismissed as purely hormonal disturbances, can be redefined in terms of the gut microbiome. Once considered confined to digestion, the gut microbiota can also be recognised as a dynamic endocrine organ capable of influencing distant systems, including the female...
A new study has found that women who go through menopause before the age of 40 face a much higher risk of heart attacks later in life compared to those who experience menopause at the usual age. This early onset, often called premature menopause, may have long-term effects on heart health that continue...
New projections show that 6 in 10 women are expected to develop at least one form of cardiovascular disease over the next 25 years, according to a recent statement, which also warns that the condition is likely to appear at younger ages. According to a new scientific statement from the American Heart...
In an earlier study, Elseline Hoekzema and her team showed for the first time that pregnancy can change the structure and function of the human brain. In this new study, researchers at Amsterdam UMC followed 110 women to see how the first and second pregnancies bring different changes to mothers' brains. Of...
June 05, 2026 16:18 ET A busy week for economic news flow saw a slew of reports being released that reflected the trends in the U.S. labor market. In Europe, economic growth and inflation data gained attention as the European Central Bank and Bank of England head for policy session later in the month. In Asia, the monetary policy session of the Indian central bank was in focus as the country, a major oil importer, reels under the pressures of a weaker rupee and rising inflation.