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24/03/2015 - Scans show how smoking harms babies
High definition scans have shown the effects of tobacco on babies in the womb, according to a new study. More

20/03/2015 - Pregnancy diabetes and obesity risk to women
Obese women who develop diabetes during pregnancy face a hugely increased risk of contracting the disease permanently, researchers warned last night. More

18/03/2015 - IQ link to length of breastfeeding
Babies given extended breast-feeding may benefit from higher intelligence, researchers say today. More

18/03/2015 - Dioxins pose no breast cancer threat
Women exposed to toxic chemicals called dioxins in food may be safe from increased breast cancer risk, researchers have found. More

18/03/2015 - Doctors struggle with pregnancy depression
Many GPs are ill-equipped to help women who suffer depression or anxiety during and after pregnancy, a report warns today. More

17/03/2015 - Cancer risk from female obesity
Women who are obese face a 40% increased risk of developing a range of cancers, researchers warn today. More

13/03/2015 - Guidance on ultrasound in early pregnancy
Women who are less than ten weeks’ pregnant should not undergo ultrasound unless there is clinical reason, a report out today has claimed. More

11/03/2015 - Change the change call #nhschangeday
A trainee GP launches a campaign today - as part of NHS Change Day 2015 - to challenge existing attitudes, raise awareness, and provide evidence-based information relating to the menopause. More

10/03/2015 - New breast cancer genes
British scientists have found 15 new genetic variations linked to breast cancer, it was announced last night. More

10/03/2015 - HRT has few heart benefits - analysis
Little evidence has emerged that hormone replacement therapy could protect women against heart disease, experts say today. More

04/03/2015 - Screening over-diagnosis okay for most
Participants in cancer screening are willing to accept some risk of wrong diagnosis, according to a new study. More

02/03/2015 - Weight loss surgery increases pregnancy complications
Women who have undergone weight-loss surgery and go on to become pregnant should be given extra care by their health services. More

23/02/2015 - Powerful cancer vaccine unveiled
A powerful new vaccine could prevent most of the cancers triggered by the human papillomavirus, researchers have reported. More

18/02/2015 - Labour induction works - Danes
Widespread use of labour induction has led to better outcomes for mothers and babies in Denmark, researchers say today. More

17/02/2015 - Three times a week enough for women's hearts
Middle-aged women need to be active "a few times" a week to keep their risk of diseases of the heart and circulation down, researchers reported last night. More

13/02/2015 - New HRT risk revealed
Women who take hormone therapy for "just a few years" face a significantly increased risk of developing cancer of the ovaries, researchers warn today. More

10/02/2015 - Pre-term birth link to heart disease
Women who give birth to premature babies face an increased risk of heart disease, researchers warn today. More

06/02/2015 - Pregnant women warned on flying
Pregnant women should not fly after 37 weeks, according to guidance issued today. More

05/02/2015 - New breast cancer genes unveiled
British scientists today unveiled two new genetic variants linked to a common form of breast cancer. More

02/02/2015 - Pregnancy health could keep children slim
Women who improve their health before becoming pregnant could also contribute to preventing their children becoming obese, it is revealed today. More

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