A study led by Prof Judith Stephenson and Prof Bola Grace found many men wanted to be more involved in the fertility process, but often felt their voices were not heard. "Men tell us it can happen across services - in how care is delivered, in fertility clinics and counselling," says Prof Grace.

And it’s a wrap 🎊 Another fantastic #DigitalBiomarkersSummit Basel🇨🇭 completed. Was great to share on #womenshealth and hear of brilliant science showing how #digitalhealthtechnology #digitalbiomarkers #digitalmeasures are changing #womenshealth #oblnocology #neurology cardio etc. See you next year!

The brain undergoes a full renovation during menopause. Although these changes are profound, we’re learning that the long-term impact needn’t be all bad

HPV vaccination linked to drastic reduction in cervical cancer deaths for young women in England, finds observational study in The Lancet. Explore the research: spkl.io/633297DojL

In the face of loneliness, many people are turning to AI chatbots for companionship – but research shows it can’t replace human connection. Columnist David Robson explores how beneficial it can be to talk to strangers, with evidence-based tips on how to get the conversation flowing

Feedback is alarmed by a study that explored how funny people think they are, and discovered certain traits in those who rate themselves the most humorous

Our June issue is now live! Our cover is linked to an Article reporting the PURE prospective study, which looked at the association of early menopause with cardiovascular outcomes. Full issue available here👉 www.thelancet.com/issue/S3050-...

Endometriosis is usually thought of as a gynaecological condition, but a huge study shows it has links with cholesterol levels, inflammation and an altered microbiome

Thinking of studying Women's Health? 🔬 Join us at UCL’s Life & Medical Sciences Postgraduate Open Evening to explore Master’s programmes across population health and the wider life and medical sciences. 📆 10 June 2026 | 5–8pm 📍 UCL, Gower Street, London 🔗 Book your place now: bit.ly/4v3oiey

🔥 The illusion of empowerment: commercializing women’s health in the digital age @brookenickel.bsky.social, @tessacopp.bsky.social, Barbara Mintzes @healthpromint.bsky.social academic.oup.com/heapro/artic... #CDoH #COI #WomensHealth

Women appear cognitively normal for almost three years longer than men after their brains start to develop Alzheimer’s disease, making it harder to diagnose and preventing early treatment

Aligning signal interpretation with reproductive biology, accounting for cycle phase, hormonal profile and inter-individual variability, is important for the clinical utility of wearables in women's health. http://dlvr.it/TSpBVB

New article alert! 🎉 Check our our latest piece in @natrevdiseaseprimers.nature.com on #wearables #sensors #healthtech, moving forward from #digitalmeasures, monitoring to meaningful action #womenshealth #digitalmedicine #datagap @wisewoman75.bsky.social @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social #https://rdcu.be/flbj6

Our NEW Comment on wearables and women's healthtech is live today! By Grace & Wise: www.nature.com/articles/s41... #WomensHealthMonth

Thinking of studying Women's Health? 🔬 Join us at UCL’s Life & Medical Sciences Postgraduate Open Evening to explore Master’s programmes across population health and the wider life and medical sciences. 📆 10 June 2026 | 5–8pm 📍 UCL, Gower Street, London 🔗 Book your place now: bit.ly/4v3oiey

Had a blast @ this week’s #ClinicalTrialsTechnologyConference Enjoyed leading #digitalbiomarkers sessions with strong focus on #digitalinnovation via #werables #sensors #digitalhealthtechnologies for clinical trials. Very apt for #ClinicalTrialsDay always greet to see old friends & make new ones

Experts reach consensus to rename polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), better reflecting the condition’s full health impacts. Find out more: spkl.io/63321ACDUZ @esendocrinology.bsky.social #ECE2026

🧠 Happy #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! Did you know physical fitness can influence your mental wellbeing AND cognitive performance? Explore UCL’s Active Minds research 👇 https://bit.ly/4tppKaq @theiseh.bsky.social @uclmedsci.bsky.social#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MentalHealth #UCLMentalHealth

Join us as we mark 30 years of MSc Programmes at UCL EGA Institute for Women's Health and 200 years of UCL. Reconnect with fellow alumni, students, and colleagues, and celebrate the impact of women’s health education and research over the past three decades. Book your place now: bit.ly/4fiHgJm

Smartwatches commonly use heart rate variability to monitor stress. Columnist Helen Thomson explores what this metric actually tells us, and whether it could also predict and diagnose depression – and help improve your mental health more generally

From the distribution of prime numbers to the puzzle of infinity, the deeper maths goes, the stranger things become. Join us now for a video marathon exploring the most mind-bending concepts in modern mathematics. www.youtube.com/live/q5kp9n...

Smartwatches commonly use heart rate variability to monitor stress. Columnist Helen Thomson explores what this metric actually tells us, and whether it could also predict and diagnose depression – and help improve your mental health more generally

On the homepage for May: 1️⃣ GBD data on maternal mortality 2️⃣ Cervical screening by HPV self-testing in Aotearoa New Zealand 3️⃣ Global gaps in obstetric trials 👉 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... @ihmeuw.bsky.social @universityofotago.bsky.social @vicuniwgtn.bsky.social @monashuniversity.bsky.social

Completed the #MKHalfMarathon today. Such great atmosphere. Well done to all runners! 🏃‍♀️ 💪🤩🏆 #MKMarathonWeekend #MayThe4thBeWithYou

Robots can now run a half-marathon faster than humans and are rapidly homing in on the men's 100-metre sprint record. But why are companies so keen to create speedy robots that have no obvious application in homes or factories?

Such a pleasure to be invited back to @jbs.cam.ac.uk to speak to the incoming Executive MBA cohort. I had great time @ CJBS, it was career transforming. My college @stcatharines.bsky.social is the absolute best - can’t recommend enough. Wishing the new cohort all the very best! #SeeWhereItTakesYou

We are excited to be hosting networking drinks in London on 17 June for Catz alumni working in the areas of law, finance, banking, accounting, private capital, consulting, entrepreneurship & related professional services. Book your spot at caths.cam.ac.uk/catz....

They’re not just stories. #Disinformation is a system, moving through networks shaped by technology, politics, economics and society. New brief by Alan Jagolinzer and Eliot Higgins for the World Economic Forum explores these dynamics: https://loom.ly/qIWXw0Q#Disinformation #CambridgeDisinformationSummit2026

Catz alumna Joanne Harris (1982, MML; Honorary Fellow 2012) is judging two competitions where creativity is the main ingredient: 🍽️ Guest judge on Great British Menu : bbc.co.uk/programmes... 📚 Chairing the judging panel for the 2026 Libraro Prize: libraro.com/the-libr...

If you know any languages students in Year 12 at UK state schools, let them know about our taster day on 8 May hosted by our students, staff & Fellows, incl. Dr Doriane Zerka (2023) as Director of Studies. Sign up by 24 April at caths.cam.ac.uk/tast... @mmll-cambridge.bsky.social 📸2: Elodie Giuge

On International Women's Day, we have published an Infographic that celebrates a decade of practice-changing research in women's health and looks forward to a new era of dedicated advocacy. www.thelancet.com/infographics... #IWD @thelancet.com

Our April issue is now live! Featuring original research on surgery for prolapse, maternal cardiac disease, fetal brain growth and neurodevelopment, and pregnancy outcomes for mothers who experienced childhood sexual abuse 📚https://www.thelancet.com/issue/S3050-5038(26)X2003-9

NEW from the Global Burden of Disease Study (GBD) 2023, the latest assessment of maternal mortality across 204 countries, including the COVID-19 pandemic, and progress towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals 👉 www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... Free to access

Great sessions #DigitalHealth #Rewired2026 examining how #AI #digitalhealthtechnologies, shared care records and #neighbourhoodhealth models are connecting services across primary, community, #womenshealth mental health settings.

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we’re proud to reflect on our inspiring series of Women’s Health events hosted throughout March 2026. Missed something or want to revisit the highlights? Catch up here 👇 bit.ly/47Dkp6O #womenshealth #iwd2026 #ucl200 #internationalwomensday

Even when artificial-intelligence tools aid individuals’ decision-making, they can quietly de-skill whole professions by narrowing how uncertainties and values are debated, says Sylvie Delacroix go.nature.com/4cgJGGp

Pleasure to deliver a talk at the #CambridgeHealthFutures conference on #Innovation in Healthcare through #DigitalHealth & #AI So much of my work sits @ the intersection of #womenshealth  #digitalmedicine & #InclusiveInnovation where the promise is huge but only if we design with people at the core.

A decade after completing a PhD, your research can begin to lose direction. So consider each opportunity carefully, says Mohamed Ezat go.nature.com/4sjJ3S1

New publication alert 🎊 Our (Amelia P, Chloe BN, @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social) paper on #digitalinnovation beyond mhealth has been published in @lancetobgyn-wh.bsky.social #digitalhealthtechnologies #womenshealth ➡️https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanogw/article/PIIS3050-5038(26)00006-3/abstract

Our March issue is live! 📖 www.thelancet.com/issue/S3050-... 🟦Our Editorial, published on #InternationalWomensDay, looks at progress in women's health & future innovations and challenges. 👉Infographic: www.thelancet.com/infographics... 🔊Podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/3YXP... #medsky #womenshealth

Completed the #CambridgeHalfMarathon, which felt fitting for #InternationalWomensDay 💪🏃‍♀️🏆🎉The #ttpcambridgehalf is absolutely stunning! Scenic route through Cambridge colleges. A run though history indeed. Congrats to all runners!

It’s been 1 year since we launched The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, & Women’s Health. This #InternationalWomensDay, explore the journal dedicated to bridging clinical evidence and practice to help transform women’s lives. Discover more: spkl.io/63323AxuTf

Thousands getting set for Cambridge Half Marathon #Cambridgeshire #BBCNews 🔗: https://www.bbc.com/news/arti...

Join @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social & UCL Institute of Cardiovascular Science for Gender Differences in Women's Health: an empowering and informative talk dedicated to women’s cardiovascular health. 📅 Thursday 12 March ⏰ 12:00–13:00 📍 Theobald Lecture Theatre @uclpophealthsci.bsky.social

After nearly 3.5 years of deliberations, researchers concluded their independent assessment of the origin of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 go.nature.com/4rEfsCJ

A growing body of psychological research shows that the best relationships – romantic or otherwise – come with a feeling of personal growth. Columnist David Robson explores the evidence-backed ways to broaden our horizons and connect more deeply with our loves, our friends and ourselves

Your organs are constantly talking to each other in ways we’re only beginning to understand. Tapping into these communication networks is opening up radical new ways to boost health

Patients are increasingly disclosing information to artificial intelligence tools and seeking health advice from them. Clinicians must adapt to these emerging patterns to protect patient safety and trust, writes @crblease.bsky.social www.bmj.com/content/392/...

Thinking of studying at @ucl-ifwh.bsky.social? 🔬 Join us this February to explore our Master’s degrees in Reproductive Science & Women's Health, meet Programme Directors, and learn what it’s like to study at a world-leading institution. 📆 Tues 10 Feb 2026 ⏰ 17:00 - 18:00 GMT Book your place now ⬇️