Women’s Health Study (WENDY)—a protocol of a population-based study assessing gynecological and metabolic health in women in their mid-30s

• by Terhi T Piltonen, Maria Ohtamaa, Riikka K Arffman, Lotta Vuokila, Elisa Hurskainen, Minna Männikkö, Laura Huilaja, Suvi-Päivikki Sinikumpu, Tero Rautio, Katariina Kilpivaara, Jari Jokelainen, Eetu Kiviniemi, Pekka Pinola, Minna Törnävä, Elina Komsi, Marika H Kangasniemi, Maria Rajecki, Kaisu Luiro, Jenni Kinnunen, Susanna M Savukoski

• August 3, 2024

Vaginal DNA Assay Shows Promise

A two-marker methylated DNA assay identified endometrial cancer with 96% sensitivity in self-collected vaginal fluid — but prospective validation is needed before it can reduce biopsies in routine care.

• by Kerri Miller

• May 8, 2026

• 14 min

Ferroptosis Induced by Iron Overload in CD8+ T Cells Causes Functional Impairments That Accelerate Endometriosis Progression

• by Shuang Wang, Le Xu, Xue Jiao, Xiaoyu Dong, Zhaoyang Zhong, Qianhui Ren, Xiaoxuan Liu, Ming Yuan, Guoyun Wang

• October 27, 2025

Diabetes Risk Scores: Beyond Glucose

Multi-ancestry polygenic models identify high-risk patients traditional screening may miss.

• by Kathryn Wighton

• May 13, 2026

• 5 min