Hormonal Health

Celmatix and Aché Laboratórios Partner to Develop Melatonin Receptor Agonists for PCOS

Celmatix, a women’s health biotech company focused on ovarian biology, and Aché Laboratórios, a pharmaceutical company based in Brazil, have announced a collaboration to study a recently discovered melatonin receptor agonist. Their joint research aims to explore its potential applications in women’s health, with a primary focus on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). This announcement follows Celmatix’s recent unveiling of its drug program,…

Hertility Health Review: Everything You Need to Know! (2023)

Reproductive and gynecological health has often been a subject surrounded by societal taboos, misconceptions, and general lack of awareness. Despite this, statistical data reveals that approximately one in three individuals will experience a reproductive or gynecological health issue at some stage in their lives. The need for reliable, accessible, and comprehensive healthcare solutions is evident and in my search for such a…

L’Oréal Reveals New Study on the Impact of Hormonal Variations on Women’s Skin

L’Oréal, the global beauty company, has unveiled new research and innovations in skin health at the prestigious World Congress of Dermatology (WCD) held in Singapore this month. The event gathered top dermatologists, scientists, and researchers to explore the latest advancements in the field. Vichy, a brand under L’Oréal Dermatological Beauty (LDB), presented a significant study investigating the effects of hormonal variations on…

May Health’s Ovarian Rebalancing Treatment for PCOS-Related Infertility Shows Promise in Trials

May Health, a clinical-stage medical device company focusing on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), presented promising results from the ULTRA-EU and ULTRA-US feasibility clinical trials for its Ovarian Rebalancing treatment at the 39th Annual European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) meeting. The trials demonstrated the treatment’s safety and effectiveness in inducing ovulation in women with PCOS-related infertility. The company also received…

Indian Healthtech Startup Bonatra Acquires MyAva, a Mobile-first Women’s Health and Wellness Platform

Bonatra, a healthtech startup, has recently announced its acquisition of MyAva, a women’s health and wellness company. This move is aimed at expanding Bonatra’s holistic healthcare programs, and establishing it as a comprehensive platform for managing chronic health conditions. MyAva is a femtech startup that offers curated programs and personalized plans to help women manage chronic health conditions such as PCOS, thyroid…

Biotech Company Celmatix Launches Novel PCOS Drug Program Targeting Melatonin Receptors

Earlier this year Celmatix, a New York-based pre-clinical stage biotech company focused on ovarian biology, announced that a second novel PCOS target identified as part of its five-year, multi-target alliance with Evotec, progressed into hit-identification. Building on this success the company is now doubling down on its efforts, and launching a new Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) drug program targeting melatonin receptors outside of the central…

Eli Health Raises $3.6M to Take Its At-Home Hormone Monitoring Solution Toward Commercial Launch

Eli, a Canadian healthtech company working on a saliva-based hormone testing solution has raised $3.7M (5M CAD) in new funding to take its product through clinical validation and regulatory approvals ahead of a commercial launch. Eli was founded by Marina Pavlovic Rivas and Thomas Cortina in 2019. Since then the company has raised a total of $6,6M (9M CAD) including a pre-seed…