women-s-health

Inconsistent care and gender biases in hysteroscopy highlight the urgent need for reforms to address pain management and improve women's healthcare experiences.

Routine health care plays a key role in helping women stay healthy throughout their lives. Services like cancer screening, birth control advice, and planning for pregnancy are all important parts of this care. But a new study suggests that women living with diabetes may not be getting enough of these basic services. Researchers from the […] The post Women with diabetes less likely to receive prev…

Scientific Reports, Published online: 15 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-47566-8 Proteomics to reveal relationship between menstrual cycle and subjective conditions

Wyss Institute at Harvard University Endometriosis affects millions worldwide. Diagnosis can take 7 to 10 years and often relies on invasive surgery. The FemSmaht Research Team at the Wyss Institute is working to change that. We are conducting a study to develop a non-invasive method for detecting endometriosis and we are looking for menstruating individuals (endometriosis-positive and those with…

SRI - A global leader in R&D with deep roots in Silicon Valley. The menstrual cycle has numerous biological effects on women. New SRI research asks: Could a better understanding of these patterns improve healthcare for women around the globe? The post Catching the rhythms of women’s health appeared first on SRI .

Whoop has announced a new biomarker panel specifically for women that broadens the scope of its Advanced Labs blood test analysis, as well as an updated suite of dynamic cycle insights. Launching in the US in April, the new ‘Women’s Health Specialized Blood Biomarker Panel’ adds 11 clinically-backed biomarkers to the existing baseline testing suite. [...] The post Whoop targets women’s health wit…

When Sophie Richards - health advocate, content creator, and voice to over 700,000 followers - joined Dr. Faye Bate on the podcastHer Discussions, the conversation became far more than a typical podcast episode. Sophie has emerged as a leading advocate for an anti-inflammatory lifestyle and a stronger focus on women’s health, using her platform to shine a light on struggles too often overlooked b…

Date: February 13, 2026 Time: 10:00-11:30am, MT Chair(s): Pauline Mendola, Yueh-Ying Han, Molly Rosenberg

Menopause is an important and inevitable life stage for most women; however, until recently, there was no research looking into how autistic women experience menopause. Do they experience it differently from neurotypical women? Do they have different symptoms, or do they have more severe symptoms? To investigate this, I conducted a systematic review with the aim of collecting and analysing the ex…

Ultrahuman has announced a partnership with Clue, the popular period and cycle tracking platform. The collaboration provides women with the opportunity to access a more complete and data-rich understanding of their bodies, combining real-time biomarker data from the brand’s smart ring with expert-led cycle tracking. It marks the latest move by the Indian brand to [...] The post Ultrahuman teams u…

While we understand more about women’s health than ever before, critical gaps remain. How can we delve deeper into the lifestyle and genetic factors that shape women’s risks for cancer,...

It started with secret conversations behind the scenes at technology conferences. Susan Sly and her colleagues weren’t discussing the latest operating systems or the newest releases of computer hardware. The women were asking each other questions like, “How much sleep are you getting?” and “Are you having hot flashes?” And … Have you started menopause? It was 2018, and Sly herself was a woman in …

How women’s health advocacy, data-driven technology innovation, cross-sector collaboration, and investment converge at the Wyss to help close the gender gap in healthcare

Empowering Women's Health: Exploring the Top 10 Innovative Health Devices for Women Improving women's health is critical because it directly impacts the well-being of families and communities. When women are healthy, they can better care for their families, contribute to the workforce, and participate actively in society. Ultimately, a focus on women’s health fosters a more equitable and prospero…

Women’s health technology startups are seeing an uptick in VC funding — but it’s still not representative of actual demand. The women’s health technology market — or “femtech,” as many are now calling it — is ripe for disruption. The last few years have seen a massive increase in startups offering a wide range of […] The post The Ongoing Struggle for Women’s Health Technology Startups appeared fi…

In this opinion piece by Dr. Suzanne LeBlang, Director of Clinical Relations at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, she highlights the barriers that still exist for women to access noninvasive FUS treatment for fibroids and the lack of investment in women’s health research.

In honour of Women's Health Month, May’s publication review covers recent advances in female-focused muscle physiology research. These investigations into gradual ovarian failure, the impact of ... The post Women’s Health Month: Strides in Muscle Physiology appeared first on Aurora Scientific .

This episode features an insightful discussion on the potential of focused ultrasound in revolutionizing women’s health care. The conversation, moderated by Dr. Jessica Foley, Chief Scientific Officer at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, includes expert panelists Dr. Suzanne LeBlang, neuroradiologist and Director of Clinical Relationships at the Focused Ultrasound Foundation, Dr. Lynn Dengel, su…

A proposed $12 billion in funding would support efforts to prevent, diagnose, and treat rheumatoid arthritis, menopause, Alzheimer’s disease, endometriosis, and more.

In recognition of Women’s Health Awareness Month, the Foundation hosted a discussion on the impact of focused ultrasound on conditions that disproportionately affect women. Statistically, women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, and some cancers. The webinar also navigated the evolving landscape of women’s health policies, including current initi…