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09/11/2016 - Thyroid levels critical in pregnancy
Boosting thyroid hormone levels among at-risk pregnant women could reduce the rate of stillbirths, early caesarean sections and low-weight babies, a conference will hear today. More

08/11/2016 - Warning on rare breast symptoms
About 17% of women diagnosed with breast cancer present with symptoms other than lumps, a conference will hear today. More

07/11/2016 - B12 deficiency link to diabetes risk
Pregnant women who eat a diet deficient in vitamin B12 - found largely in dairy products - may increase the risk of their children developing type 2 diabetes, a conference will be told today. More

03/11/2016 - Genes show blood clot risk in breast cancer
Gene testing could highlight breast cancer patients at increased risk of venous thromboembolism, new research suggests. More

02/11/2016 - Call for global women's cancer care improvements
The care of women's cancers in poor countries needs urgent attention, experts say today. More

02/11/2016 - Pregnancy loss trauma common
Women who experience miscarriage or ectopic pregnancy should be screened for possible post-traumatic stress disorder, expert say today. More

28/10/2016 - Pregnant women need tailored vitamin D supplements
Vitamin D supplements are not always effective for pregnant women, a study that was published last night has shown. More

20/10/2016 - New pre-term guidance
Hospitals should ensure women in pre-term labour are treated with magnesium sulfate, according to new guidelines. More

07/10/2016 - Night work breast cancer link rejected
The idea that women who work regular night shifts face increased risk of breast cancer is wrong, according to a major new British analysis. More

05/10/2016 - Delayed cervical screening backed by study
Some women may be safe waiting longer than the currently-recommended five years between cervical screening, researchers say today. More

26/09/2016 - Increased VTE risk following caesarean section
Women are four times more likely to suffer postpartum venous thromboembolism after a caesarean section compared to a vaginal birth, new Swiss analysis has revealed. More

16/09/2016 - Poor quality care hampers maternal health goals
Poor quality care and increasing 'over-medicalisation' of maternal health care are among the issues hampering progress of achieving the UN’s sustainable development goals, according to a report published today. More

09/09/2016 - Obesity cancer link little known
People in the UK are largely ignorant of links between obesity and cancer, campaigners warned today. More

09/09/2016 - Coil best for emergency contraception
Women who need emergency contraception should be advised to use the coil rather than the pill, according to new English guidelines. More

07/09/2016 - Ideal twin gestation length set
Twins with separate placentas would ideally be delivered after 37 weeks' gestation, and those sharing a placenta delivered at 36 weeks, British experts say today. More

06/09/2016 - Contraceptives linked to ovarian cancer decline
Widespread use of oral contraceptives has helped reduce deaths from ovarian cancer, according to the findings of a major study published today. More

24/08/2016 - Vital role for IVF culture solution
The culture media used in in vitro fertilisation may have a significant effect on the success of the procedure and the health outcomes of the foetuses, researchers say today. More

24/08/2016 - Expectations may influence drug side-effects
A new study appears to show links between patient expectations and the severity of their side-effects from breast cancer treatment. More

23/08/2016 - HRT breast cancer risk increased in new analysis
The effect of combined hormone replacement therapy on breast cancer risk has been underestimated, according to a new analysis by British researchers. More

19/08/2016 - Antipsychotics mainly safe in pregnancy
Taking antipsychotic drugs in early pregnancy does not usually increase the risk of congenital malformations, a large new study has found. More

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