6 h. ago Millions of women who missed out on vital cancer screening to be sent groundbreaking at home testing kits

The initiative will see women who fail to attend an in-person check sent a self-sampling kit in the post which can be returned via pre-paid mail.

Science

14 h. ago Cancer screening website for learning disabled adults created by Stirling student

The online toolkit, which has won the backing of a national charity, will initially assist adults with intellectual challenges who are attending for cervical check ups.

Politics

17 h. ago Sky News' Dermot Murnaghan diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer

Former Sky News anchor Dermot Murnaghan has announced he's been diagnosed with Stage Four prostate cancer and is undergoing treatment as he urged men to be screened

Science

20 h. ago State Pension age compensation scheme for millions of WASPI women to be debated next week

An estimated 3.6 million women were financially impacted by the increase to the State Pension age.

Economics

3 d. ago Prostate cancer screening must be overhauled, Sir Chris Hoy says

Sir Chris Hoy was diagnosed with stage four cancer at 47, below the age of highest risk

Politics

3 d. ago Cervical cancer rates soaring in deprived areas after low vaccine uptake

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has revealed that low vaccine uptake among children is leaving many women vulnerable to cervical cancer.

Politics

5 d. ago Bloating could be symptom of painful condition that takes years to diagnose

The painful, chronic condition affects millions of women worldwide and often takes an average of seven years to diagnose

Science

5 d. ago Voices: No woman should go to jail for ending a pregnancy – but the abortion law reforms don’t go far enough

This vote to decriminalise abortion was historic and long overdue, says barrister Charlotte Proudman – but if we stop here, we leave millions of women at risk

Events

7 d. ago Millions of women say their menstrual cycle dictates what they wear

A new tool tells women the best days of the month to exercise, go on a date, get dressed up for a party, and perform well at work.

Politics

8 d. ago Antiques Road Trip's Christina Trevanion's life off screen from 'unexpected' health scare to cancer heartbreak

Christina Trevanion's journey to BBC fame has not come without its ups an downs as we explore the life of the famous auctioneer and valuer...

Science

9 d. ago Experts flag new agonising risk of most popular contraceptive

Millions of women may be at higher risk of agonising infections that could cause infertility or life-threatening pregnancy complications, experts have revealed today.

Events

1 week ago Vladimir Putin’s war sees one million Russians dead & wounded as death toll mounts

Russia has paid a high price for its February 2022 invasion of Ukraine after Ukrainian officials revealed they have lost one million young men and women since the conflict began

Events

1 week ago 'Progressive' doctor performed disturbing surgeries on her sedated female patients

Mona Ghosh, 52, wrongly told up to 100 healthy women who had a pap smear test to screen for cervical cancer at her clinic that their results were abnormal.

Science

1 week ago NHS makes major change to cervical cancer screenings for younger women

The change, set to take effect next month in England, follows recommendations from the UK National Screening Committee

Politics

1 week ago NHS announces major cervical screening change affecting millions of women

Women will be invited to get their cervical screenings every five years rather than every three if they test negative for HPV in a bid to "spare" women from "uncomfortable" screenings they don't need

Politics

1 week ago Major change to cervical cancer screening as women 'spared appointments they don’t need'

Cervical cancer screenings will be less common for women aged 25 to 49 if they are shown to be low risk - low risk individuals will be able to wait five years between smear tests

Politics

1 week ago Major change to NHS smear tests that will see up to seven million women screened LESS often

The new protocol will be introduced from July, and applies to women aged 25 to 49 considered to be at low risk of the disease.

Politics

1 week ago NHS reveals major change to cervical screening affecting millions of women

The NHS has announced it is rolling out more personalised cervical screening for HPV

Politics

1 week ago New breast screening video breaks through barriers for trans healthcare

A new breast screening video from a cancer charity attempts to make healthcare accessible for the trans community with a step-by-step guide to breast screenings.

Politics

2 w. ago The MOLE Clinic releases data in support of Men’s Health Awareness Month, and Men’s Health Week (9

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month (with Men's Health Week being held 9 to 15 June) and dedicated skin cancer screen facility The MOLE Clinic based at 132 W Regent Street, Glasgow has revealed that significantly more females are booking a mole check appointment than males (66% versus 34%).

Events