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07/03/2016 - Ageing begins in the womb
The ageing process begins in the womb – but giving the mother-to-be antioxidants during pregnancy could slow a child’s ageing process in adulthood. More

04/03/2016 - Safe to induce labour among over 35s
Women over the age of 35 can safely undergo induced labour, according to the results of a large UK clinical trial published yesterday. More

03/03/2016 - How happiness can harm the heart
Joyful events can trigger acute stress cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo syndrome, according to a European study published today. More

02/03/2016 - Limited support for maternal vitamin D
Pregnant women may help their babies by taking vitamin D supplements during the winter, researchers report today. More

02/03/2016 - Ethnic variations in cancer beliefs
Many women from ethnic minorities take a fatalistic view of cancer - affecting their willingness to seek treatment, researchers report today. More

01/03/2016 - Breast cancer genetic variants identified
Five genetic variants that affect the risk of breast cancer and are linked to oestrogen receptors have been identified in an international study. More

01/03/2016 - Cancer risk among type 1 diabetes patients revealed
Diabetes affects the risk of developing cancer - increasing it for some forms and reducing it for others, according to the findings of a new European study. More

25/02/2016 - Breast screening uptake falls
The proportion of women taking up breast screening has fallen to its lowest level for years, according to figures published yesterday. More

24/02/2016 - Doubts over 'vaginal seeding'
Doctors today question the growing fashion of using "vaginal seeding" after a Caesarean birth. More

23/02/2016 - Maternity budgets and multi-professional learning - review
The NHS should try out personal maternity care budgets to give pregnant women "more control" over their care, a major review of services says today. More

18/02/2016 - Zika found in amniotic fluid
Scientists have taken a crucial step in establishing whether there is a link between Zika virus and birth deformities, it was announced last night. More

16/02/2016 - Active work may interact with high blood pressure
Women with hypertension and highly active jobs face a hugely increased risk of developing ischaemic heart disease, according to a new Danish study. More

15/02/2016 - Link between asthma and fertility explored
A Danish study highlights the difficulties women with asthma may face in becoming pregnant. More

10/02/2016 - Women's health in the spotlight
The world needs a renewed focus on women's health issues, campaigns say today. More

08/02/2016 - Prenatal steroids reduce late preterm respiratory illness - NIH
Prenatal steroid therapy cuts the risk of respiratory illnesses in babies born at 34-36 weeks, a new study has found. More

01/02/2016 - Paediatrician call to step up breast-feeding
A senior paediatrician has urged the UK to step up breast-feeding levels after a global study found levels lower in rich countries than in poor ones. More

22/01/2016 - Early miscarriage research centre
A major national clinical research centre dedicated to early miscarriage is to be opened in the UK, it was announced today. More

22/01/2016 - Women face increased COPD risk
Women are up to two times more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than men, according to new findings. More

20/01/2016 - Gender difference in atrial fibrillation risks
Atrial fibrillation may be more closely linked to risk of heart disease and death among women than men, researchers warned today. More

19/01/2016 - World failing to tackle stillbirth - report
The world is failing to tackle stillbirth as effectively as it could, experts say today. More

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