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Air pollution may be lowering global IQ and widening inequality, researchers warn

Researchers argue that exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) may affect cognitive function and intelligence, potentially causing large population-level losses in global IQ. Using modelling based on published exposure–response data, the authors estimate that pollution could be associated with tens of billions of IQ points lost worldwide, with the largest impacts in lower-income regions.

10 Mar 2026

How social and environmental exposures across life influence mental health risk

Researchers outline how the exposome framework, which captures the totality of environmental exposures across the lifespan, can help explain how non-genetic factors shape mental health risk and resilience. The perspective highlights how integrating environmental, biological, and social data could improve prevention strategies, research models, and personalized mental health care.

10 Mar 2026

Global study reveals how inequality limits access to exercise and why it matters for health

A global analysis of physical activity data from 68 countries shows large socioeconomic and gender inequalities in access to choice-based exercise, particularly active leisure. The study also synthesizes evidence linking physical activity to lower risks of severe infectious disease, depression, and cancer mortality, and proposes a new “physical activity for health and wellbeing” public health framework.

10 Mar 2026

Study reveals why US life expectancy gains stalled after decades of progress

A PNAS study analyzing US mortality from 1979 to 2023 reveals that life expectancy stagnation reflects both worsening outcomes in post-1950 birth cohorts and a broad mortality deterioration beginning around 2010. Cardiovascular mortality slowdowns, rising external causes, and cohort-specific patterns help explain the persistent decline in longevity gains.

10 Mar 2026

Postbiotics may help treat PCOS by restoring microbiome balance

Emerging studies suggest postbiotics could aid PCOS management by restoring gut microbiome balance and enhancing insulin sensitivity and hormonal regulation.

10 Mar 2026

The new 5-minute screening tool for endometriosis detection

A simple 5-minute test addressing major endometriosis diagnostic delays and treatment has been developed by University of Queensland researchers.

10 Mar 2026

Specific gut bacteria may signal long-term risk of heart and metabolic disease

Researchers analyzed gut microbiome profiles from 4,792 adults in the HELIUS cohort and tracked cardiometabolic outcomes over time to determine whether specific microbes predict disease risk. Certain microbes were linked to higher or lower cardiovascular risk, while plant-derived microbial metabolites suggested potential diet–microbiome interactions influencing heart health.

9 Mar 2026

Abortion restrictions force patients to travel long distances for care

State-level abortion restrictions have shifted the landscape of care and the experiences of people traveling for abortion care after the June 2022 Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization Supreme Court decision.

9 Mar 2026

AI model flags hidden breast cancers years before diagnosis in routine mammograms

Researchers evaluated four deep learning models using over 112,000 negative screening mammograms from the UK NHS to determine how well artificial intelligence could predict future breast cancers missed during routine screening. The MIT-developed Mirai model performed best, identifying about 27.5% of interval cancers within the top 4% of women flagged as highest risk.

9 Mar 2026

Women face higher liver fibrosis risk from cardiometabolic factors than men

Women with certain cardiometabolic risk factors, including type 2 diabetes and high waist circumference, face a greater increase in risk for liver fibrosis than men with the same risk factors.

9 Mar 2026

Pregnancy complications increase heart health risks for women with high stress

Women who experience pregnancy complications, like preeclampsia, pre-term birth, stillbirth or having a baby that is small for gestational age, may face an increased risk for cardiovascular disease later in life.

9 Mar 2026

Can aging bring improvement instead of decline? Long-term study says yes

A large longitudinal study of U.S. adults found that many older people improve in cognitive function or walking speed over time, challenging the idea that aging inevitably leads to decline. Positive beliefs about aging were associated with higher odds of improvement in both cognitive and physical health.

8 Mar 2026

Machine learning model may provide an earning warning of preeclampsia in late gestation

A machine-learning model developed by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators may provide clinicians with an early warning of a complication that can occur late in pregnancy.

6 Mar 2026

Weekend lie-ins may boost insulin sensitivity, but too much may backfire

This study explores the relationship between sleep patterns and insulin sensitivity, emphasizing the impact of weekday sleep and weekend catch-up on metabolism.

6 Mar 2026

Menstrual stigma influences work, school and social participation

Only 1 in 6 participants maintain their daily activities without change during menstruation, according to a study on menstrual health conducted in Spain and led by the INGENIO Institute (UPV-CSIC).

5 Mar 2026

New strategy boosts immunotherapy against aggressive ovarian cancer

Cells in our immune system are best known for providing security against external invaders such as bacteria and viruses. These immune cells also guard against internal threats, including cancerous tumors.

5 Mar 2026

Study reveals compulsive shopping severity is similar across genders but buying choices vary

Researchers analyzed clinical data from 141 treatment-seeking patients with compulsive buying-shopping disorder to determine whether women and men differ in symptom severity, psychiatric comorbidities, and shopping behaviors. The study found that men and women show similar clinical severity and treatment engagement, but differ mainly in the types of products they compulsively purchase.

5 Mar 2026

Researchers propose that Parkinson’s disease may start in the gut, not the brain

A perspective in The Journal of Clinical Investigation argues that environmental exposures may interact with the gut microbiome and intestinal barrier to trigger biological processes linked to Parkinson’s disease. The authors propose that cumulative environmental stressors can erode host resilience, promoting α-synuclein pathology, immune activation, and neurodegeneration.

5 Mar 2026

Study identifies the hidden challenges of women with gestational diabetes

A study from University of Limerick in Ireland has identified the hidden challenges of women living with and managing Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM).

5 Mar 2026

Repurposed kidney drug finerenone shows promise in treating premature ovarian insufficiency

Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a clinically significant cause of infertility that affects between 1 to 3% of women of childbearing age.

5 Mar 2026

Women's Health News

Air pollution may be lowering global IQ and widening inequality, researchers warn

How social and environmental exposures across life influence mental health risk

Global study reveals how inequality limits access to exercise and why it matters for health

Study reveals why US life expectancy gains stalled after decades of progress

Postbiotics may help treat PCOS by restoring microbiome balance

The new 5-minute screening tool for endometriosis detection

Specific gut bacteria may signal long-term risk of heart and metabolic disease

Abortion restrictions force patients to travel long distances for care

AI model flags hidden breast cancers years before diagnosis in routine mammograms

Women face higher liver fibrosis risk from cardiometabolic factors than men

Pregnancy complications increase heart health risks for women with high stress

Can aging bring improvement instead of decline? Long-term study says yes

Machine learning model may provide an earning warning of preeclampsia in late gestation

Weekend lie-ins may boost insulin sensitivity, but too much may backfire

Menstrual stigma influences work, school and social participation

New strategy boosts immunotherapy against aggressive ovarian cancer

Study reveals compulsive shopping severity is similar across genders but buying choices vary

Researchers propose that Parkinson’s disease may start in the gut, not the brain

Study identifies the hidden challenges of women with gestational diabetes

Repurposed kidney drug finerenone shows promise in treating premature ovarian insufficiency

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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