Polymetabolic ovary syndrome, a proposed renaming for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), aims to reframe the condition from a strictly reproductive issue to a complex metabolic, hormonal, inflammatory, and systemic disorder, according to Damini Grover, a counseling psychologist and founder of the I’M POWERED Centre for counseling and well-being. Moving Beyond the ‘Just Lose Weight’ Narrative … Read more
Endometriosis, a reproductive condition affecting roughly 1 in 10 women worldwide, can now be detected through a non-invasive saliva test called Endotest, following approval from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the UK. According to Yale Medicine, women face an average wait of 11 years between their first symptoms and a … Read more
According to consumer wellness trends tracked in 2026, multi-source collagen supplements like Alaya Naturals Multi Collagen Peptides are increasingly favored by women over 40 for supporting skin, hair, nail, and joint health. As natural collagen production declines with age, many consumers are moving beyond basic single-source powders to comprehensive, multi-ingredient formulas. Why Women Over 40 … Read more
New cardiovascular risk guidelines in the U.S. are shifting how doctors classify patient health, moving away from race-based formulas toward more personalized metrics. Research published in JAMA, led by Allison Peng, MD, of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, indicates that 22% of adults will change risk categories under the new PREVENT-atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease … Read more
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) is implementing mandatory, one-off gene testing for all players, a requirement for eligibility in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. According to the Associated Press, the policy mandates testing for the SRY gene—a segment of DNA typically found on the Y chromosome—to distinguish between biological sex and gender identity as part … Read more
A May 2026 survey of 1,200 women conducted by Mira reveals that 97% of respondents prefer to prioritize understanding their physiological health over merely treating isolated symptoms. Despite this desire for deeper insight, 95% of those surveyed reported feeling forced to manage their own health journeys without adequate professional guidance, leading many to rely on … Read more
Singaporeans Margaret Lim, 51, and Seah Seow Ping, 54, recently competed in the Women’s Pro Doubles category at the Puma Hyrox World Championships in Stockholm, Sweden. According to CNA Women, the pair completed a grueling course featuring 8km of running and eight functional fitness stations, including a 152kg sled push and 103kg sled pull, proving … Read more
Women diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease exhibit a higher amyloid plaque burden in the brain compared to men, according to a study led by the Mayo Clinic Arizona. While men with Parkinson’s are generally at a higher risk of developing dementia, this new research indicates that women harbor more Alzheimer’s-related protein deposits, even when adjusting for … Read more
Many older adults dismiss cancer warning signs as normal aging, according to Dr. Jad Chahoud, an oncologist at the Orlando Health Cancer Institute. Symptoms such as persistent fatigue, unexplained weight loss, and bowel changes are often misattributed to stress or the natural aging process, delaying life-saving medical intervention. Medical experts emphasize that rapid declines in … Read more
Maternal mental health conditions serve as the leading cause of preventable mortality and morbidity in the United States, according to data from NYU Langone Health. While many new mothers experience transient “baby blues,” severe conditions like postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD, and bipolar disorder require clinical intervention. Experts emphasize that identifying these conditions early, often through … Read more