Women's Health

Health news

Deaths in pregnancy and childbirth have plummeted. Here’s why

There were about 260,000 maternal deaths in 2023, down 41 per cent from the turn of the century.

04/11/2025

Health news

This ovarian cancer risk test may help delay surgical menopause

The test is being made available to women at high risk of ovarian cancer in the UK through the National Health Service. Thousands of women in the UK who have particular genes which put them at a high risk of ovarian cancer have access to the test.

06/10/2025

Health news

Why do women live longer than men? Evolution may offer clues

Humans aren’t the only species where females have a lifespan advantage over males, a study found. The reasons span genetics, the environment – and their sex lives.

02/10/2025

Health news

Risk of psychosis is higher in the weeks after childbirth, study finds

Poor mental health linked to pregnancy and childbirth can affect women’s health in the long term.

26/09/2025

Healthcare

New AI tool uses mammograms to predict women’s heart health risks

The researchers said the new tool could make it easier to detect heart health problems in areas with uneven access to medical care.

17/09/2025

Health news

Women with long COVID may have longer, heavier periods, study finds

Women with long COVID reported abnormal bleeding around their menstrual cycles, a new study found.

16/09/2025

Health news

Fact check: Is the contraceptive pill dangerous?

Negative side effects and social media misinformation are making young women distrustful of the contraceptive pill. But are the natural methods they’re turning to any safer?

13/09/2025

Health news

Cannabis use could affect women’s fertility, new study finds

The research followed women undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) to try to get pregnant.

09/09/2025

Healthcare

CT scans may raise pregnancy risks, study finds

More studies are needed to confirm whether the higher risks are due to the scans or to the suspected health issues that prompt people to get them.

09/09/2025

Europe News

Petition to make abortion access easier given to European Commission

With over 1 million signatures, the European citizens' initiative "My Voice, My Choice" submitted its request to the European Commission on Monday to set up a funding mechanism to make abortion more accessible.

01/09/2025

Health news

Denmark apologises for forced birth control in Greenland

Thousands of women and girls in Greenland received IUDs in the 1960s and 1970s, many of them without consent.

27/08/2025

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries are leading on access to contraceptives?

From supplies to counselling: Where in the EU is it easiest to access contraceptives?

19/08/2025

Health news

Endometriosis tied to cancer, migraines and more health issues

Researchers in the US found over 600 correlations between the gynaecological condition and other health problems.

01/08/2025

Health news

Exclusive: At-home spit test certified as a contraceptive in Europe

The test, which uses saliva to track a hormone that plays a role in fertility, is expected to roll out across Europe this year.

19/06/2025

Healthcare

Inside the fight over clinics that help US women defy abortion bans

After some US states tightened their abortion laws, women turned to telehealth clinics in more liberal states to access abortion medications.

16/06/2025

Health news

Childhood trauma linked to higher risk of endometriosis

The gynaecological condition can cause severe pain and infertility, but doctors still don’t know exactly why some women develop it.

11/06/2025

Health news

Girls who eat healthier may get their periods later, study finds

Early menstruation has been linked to health issues later in life, making the time around puberty important for long-term well-being, researchers said.

15/05/2025

Health news

Progress has stalled on global health issues, WHO officials warn

Gaps in life expectancy, child mortality, and maternal health have narrowed between the wealthiest and poorest countries, but gains have slowed in recent years.

06/05/2025

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries rank best in the world for women's health?

In 12 EU countries, women's satisfaction with the quality of care has decreased, with Greece reporting the lowest score at 32%.

27/03/2025

Healthcare

Why pregnant women and new mothers are still dying preventable deaths

Pregnant women and new mothers are still dying at alarmingly high levels across the world, and a new analysis has begun to unravel why.

08/03/2025