Earlier diagnosis of ovarian cancer possible with medical tampon, research suggests

Posted: 28 february 2026

Currently more than 50 per cent of women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer at an advanced stage when fewer treatment options are available. A specialist medical tampon could be used to help diagnose ovarian cancer earlier, researchers believe. Read more here.

UK clinical trial into puberty blockers on hold after medicines regulator steps in

Posted: 27 february 2026

A clinical trial into puberty blockers for children has been paused after the medicines regulator warned it should have a minimum age limit of 14 because of the “unquantified risk” of “long-term biological harms”. Read more here.