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Fewer Women Are Checking for Breast Cancer — Here’s Why
A growing number of women in the UK are failing to regularly check their breasts for signs of cancer, a new poll by Breast Cancer Now...

The Female Body
Sep 272 min read


Majority of Women Say GPs Have Dismissed Their Health Concerns, Survey Finds
A majority of women report feeling that a GP has dismissed their health concerns, according to a new YouGov survey that has reignited...

The Female Body
Sep 272 min read


WHO Brief Links Contraceptive Use to Women’s Health, Empowerment, and Economic Gains
Contraceptive use not only improves women’s health outcomes but also strengthens their socioeconomic position and autonomy, according to...

The Female Body
Sep 272 min read


President Trump’s Tylenol (Paracetamol) -Autism Claims Draw Sharp Pushback from Medical Community
On September 22, 2025, President Donald Trump, flanked by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner...

The Female Body
Sep 273 min read


Michelle Battersby Appointed President of Peanut, the Social Network for Women
“Empowering and deeply personal”: New appointment highlights women-led leadership in tech Australian entrepreneur Michelle Battersby has...

The Female Body
Sep 162 min read


Alzheimer’s Blood Test Could Transform Diagnosis for Women
More than 1,000 people across the UK are set to take part in a new trial of a blood test for Alzheimer’s disease — a development that...

The Female Body
Sep 102 min read


Beverly Hills Fertility Partners with Nucleus Genomics Amid Ethical Concerns
Beverly Hills Fertility has become the first clinic to partner with Nucleus Genomics , introducing the company’s embryo genetic screening...

The Female Body
Sep 102 min read


UK Women with PCOS Facing Widespread Failures in Care
Women in the UK living with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) face long delays in diagnosis, inconsistent treatment, and a lack of...

The Female Body
Sep 92 min read


Endocrine Disruptors and Fertility: What You Need to Know
Endocrine disruptors are chemicals that interfere with the body’s hormone system, and growing evidence suggests they may have a serious...

The Female Body
Sep 92 min read


EU Bans TPO in Gel Nail Polish
The European Union has officially banned trimethylbenzoyl diphenylphosphine oxide (TPO) —a key ingredient in many gel nail...

The Female Body
Sep 92 min read


Vaginal Microbiome Could Revolutionise Women’s Health, Says New MHRA Review
The microscopic bacteria living in women’s bodies could hold the key to transforming healthcare, according to a major new review...

Grace Carter
Aug 254 min read


Scottish Accelerator Invests £1m in Female-Led HealthTech Startups
Three female-cofounded HealthTech companies have secured more than £1 million in investment from STAC, Scotland’s industry-led...

The Female Body
Aug 242 min read


“Ozempic Vagina” and the Rise of Labia Puffing
Cosmetic fillers are no longer just for cheekbones and lips — increasingly, they’re being used on the vulva. The procedure, known as...

The Female Body
Aug 232 min read


UCL Study Calls for Boys and Girls to Learn About Periods Together
Children in the UK are still being given far too little education about menstruation, according to new research from University College...

The Female Body
Aug 222 min read


Alcohol Use Is Rising Among Women - and So Are Cases of Severe Liver Disease, Study Finds
Heavy drinkers today are more than twice as likely to develop liver damage compared with two decades ago, researchers say. A new study ...

Grace Carter
Aug 223 min read


AI Tools Used by English Councils Downplay Women’s Health Issues, Study Finds
Artificial intelligence is creeping into the daily workings of England’s councils. Promoted as a way to ease the burden on social...

Grace Carter
Aug 224 min read


Could “Pregnancy Robots” Redefine Fertility Care?
China is exploring a radical new frontier in reproductive technology: humanoid robots equipped with artificial wombs that could one day...

The Female Body
Aug 212 min read


NHS Launches 2025–26 HPV Catch-Up Campaign
This summer, NHS England unveiled an ambitious HPV catch-up campaign for 2025–26 , running from 21 July 2025 to 31 March 2026 . The...

The Female Body
Aug 202 min read


Louise Thompson Speaks Out as NHS Compensation Hits Record £2.8 Billion
Made in Chelsea star Louise Thompson called out the NHS, echoing a growing public concern: last year, the health service paid a...

The Female Body
Aug 182 min read


Petition for Paid Leave for Endometriosis and Adenomyosis
A petition calling for statutory paid leave for people living with endometriosis, adenomyosis and severe menstrual conditions has...

The Female Body
Aug 182 min read
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