Participants in exercise intervention for older women healthier than others
Urban participants in an exercise intervention for older women in Kuopio, eastern Finland, were healthier and had better functional capability…
women’s health
Menopause: Women and anxiety
A recent survey by Anxiety UK reveals that 98% of women report feelings of anxiety during the menopause and perimenopause,…
Secrets of Women’s Healthy Ageing
Secrets of Women’s Healthy Ageing Living Better, Living Longer by Cassandra Szoeke: The research-based approach to ageing well Secrets of…
Breastfeeding: 5 Common problems
Breastfeeding your new baby can be difficult, and with side effects like sore nipples, engorgement and thrush, sometimes it can…
Breast cancer screening recalls
Breast cancer is the commonest fatal cancer in women. Early detection increases a woman's chances of recovery. Magnetic Resonance Imaging…
Covid IVF delay in has biggest impact on women over 40
Delay to IVF treatment brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic could reduce the amount of live births in women over…
Pregnancy: New national guidance on drinking
As thousands of people are committing to giving up alcohol during Dry January, research from a midwifery lecturer at Northumbria…
Clearer picture on HRT & breast cancer
A new study, led by experts at the Universities of Nottingham and Oxford, provides a clearer and more detailed picture…
My C-Section story & advice
I'm now nearly 16 weeks out from my third c-section with Romy and I wanted to chat a little bit…
Earlier menopause tied to “Forever chemicals”
In a national sample of US women in their mid-40s to mid-50s, those with high serum levels of per-and polyfluoroalkyl…
Women still being overlooked on PPE
A survey of Prospect members has shown that women are still being overlooked when it comes to appropriate PPE. Size…
RCM plea to help deliver safe care for pregnant women
The Royal College of Midwives has today made a plea to NHS leaders to protect the safety of pregnant women…