Joint statement by UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week: As global crises continue to threaten the health and nutrition of millions of babies and children, the vital importance of breastfeeding as the best possible start in life is more critical than ever. […]
Healthily survey finds cost of living crisis is hitting British women’s health hard: Women hit by the cost of living crisis are having to make difficult spending choices – at the expense of their health – a new survey has revealed. Skipping meals to save money, drinking more alcohol, lying awake worrying about food and fuel […]
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People at most risk from obesity often not represented by weight management trials: Clinical trials of treatments for obesity are unlikely to include, or report results, for participants from groups who are most at risk of more serious obesity, new research led by the University of Aberdeen has revealed. While the underlying causes of obesity […]
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WHO: Gender pay gap in healthcare report: Women in the health and care sector earn 24 percent less than men. The most comprehensive global analysis of gender pay inequalities in the health and care sector finds that women face a larger gender pay gap than other economic sectors. Women in the health and care sector […]
What is Streptococcus agalactiae (group B strep)? Strep agalactiae refers to the round bacteria that grow in chains and that was found to be a human potential pathogen responsible for a number of infections that most commonly affect pregnant women and newborns. […]
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A mother’s gut microbes can help in the development of the placenta, and the healthy growth of the baby – according to new research from the University of East Anglia, the Quadram Institute and the University of Cambridge. Researchers studying mice found that a species of gut bacteria, known to have beneficial effects for health […]
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The MISFIT project – Maximising Inclusiveness in Sports through Female-centric Innovation and Technology will see the development of wearable technology to support women to remain active as they age. New wearable technology will be developed as part of a project to help older women stay active and keep playing sport. The University of Exeter and […]
Study finds TB treatment during pregnancy is safe for mum and baby: Seven out of 10 pregnant women were cured of their multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and delivered healthy babies after taking a medication that had previously been considered unsafe in pregnancy, a new Curtin and Telethon Kids Institute study has found. Published in JAMA Network Open, the […]
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Female surgeons still endure toxic culture of abuse and discrimination at work: Female surgeons are still enduring widespread discrimination by male colleagues while they work, including abuse and even humiliation, according to a new study of over 300 surgeons across Europe. 72% of female surgeons surveyed have suffered or witnessed gender abuse Over half have […]
The UK is leading the way in medical cannabis research: Doctors present latest findings: Since 2018 doctors in the UK have been prescribing medical cannabis for several conditions, such as chronic pain, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Whilst an increasing number of patients are now receiving therapy, a critical barrier to access is a lack […]