Women’s healthcare chronically underfunded, says Melinda French Gates

The billionaire philanthropist is donating $50m to research the issue, as part of a larger $1bn pledge.

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Which mammals have periods like humans?

Dr Chi Eziefula, a menstrual health expert, explains which mammals menstruate – and how their cycles differ from other animals.

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Which mammals have periods like humans?

Dr Chi Eziefula, a menstrual health expert, explains which mammals menstruate – and how their cycles differ from other animals.

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Fertility clinics must stop unproven treatments, watchdog warns

The draft guidance advises against many popular but unproven fertility add-ons offered by clinics.

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Fertility clinics must stop unproven treatments, watchdog warns

The draft guidance advises against many popular but unproven fertility add-ons offered by clinics.

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One way Michael Rosen has coped with the death of his son

“You don’t die as a human being, you live on with others,” Rosen told Saturday Live.

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One way Michael Rosen has coped with the death of his son

“You don’t die as a human being, you live on with others,” Rosen told Saturday Live.

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Rise in number of people facing hunger in the UK

More than 14.1 million people experienced food insecurity last year, warns the Trussell Trust.

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More children are obese than underweight, says Unicef

Traditional, healthy diets are being replaced by ultra-processed foods, often high in sugar and additives, the UN agency says.

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Alzheimer’s blood test could ‘revolutionise’ diagnosis

Scientists leading the trial at University College London believe the blood test could improve the accuracy of diagnosis of the disease to more than 90%.

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