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12/04/2013 - Surgery that spares women cancer
Women who undergo surgery for the condition endometriosis may enjoy protection against cancer, researchers reported yesterday. More

11/04/2013 - Cancer virus that might prevent disease
The human papillomavirus has been blamed for cervical cancer - but researchers say some types of the virus might prevent the disease. More

09/04/2013 - ‘Reassuring’ finding over breast cancer survival
Drinking alcohol makes no impact on a woman's chances of surviving breast cancer - and moderate drinkers might actually benefit because of a reduced risk from heart disease. More

03/04/2013 - New pregnancy blood clot risks
British researchers say they have taken a major step towards pin-pointing women who are at increased risk of blood clots after giving birth. More

02/04/2013 - Backing for DNA testing after smear
A simple DNA-based test can help to identify more easily those women who have an increased chance of developing cervical cancer following an abnormal smear test result, researchers have reported. More

28/03/2013 - Cancer genes unveiled by the dozen
Dozens of new genetic findings about three major cancers were unveiled last night, bringing closer systematic testing for the diseases. More

27/03/2013 - Pregnancy sunshine vitamin problem
Pregnant women who are low in the "sunshine vitamin" D may have an increased risk of a range of health problems, researchers warn today. More

27/03/2013 - Heavier women carry pregnancy risks
Pregnant women who are overweight or obese may need specialist care that is not offered under current guidelines, researchers warn today. More

20/03/2013 - Smear test advice for pregnancy
Pregnant women may sometimes need to undergo a smear test - although the procedure is normally delayed until after childbirth, experts said yesterday. More

19/03/2013 - Pregnancy vitamin advice challenged
Most pregnant women should not be taking supplements of vitamin D as they are not needed for the health of the baby, British researchers say today. More

15/03/2013 - HRT cancer link challenged
Claims that falling use of hormone replacement therapy by women led to reductions in breast cancer rates have no basis in fact, researchers claimed today. More

14/03/2013 - Breast treatment risk to heart "small"
Women who receive radiotherapy for breast cancer face an increased risk of developing heart disease - but it is small, researchers reported last night. More

13/03/2013 - No body fat benefit of breastfeeding
Children who are breastfed for long periods in infancy do not gain benefits by being less overweight or obese than others, researchers say today. More

13/03/2013 - Europe getting healthier - for most
Life expectancy in Europe now stands at 76 - but this conceals big differences between men and women, a major report says today. More

12/03/2013 - Aspirin helps prevent skin cancer
Women who take regular doses of aspirin seem to enjoy some protection against skin cancer, researchers revealed yesterday. More

08/03/2013 - Women’s health key to international day
It may be International Women’s Day today (8 March) – celebrating the achievements of women worldwide – but two studies have found they are more prone to heart disease and are not happier, despite living longer. More

07/03/2013 - Brain pacemaker for anorexia
People suffering from severe anorexia could be treated with a brain "pacemaker", doctors report today. More

05/03/2013 - Awareness week seeks to aid women
Gynaecologists have backed efforts to raise awareness of the effects of endometriosis on women. More

04/03/2013 - Exercise may not prevent early breast cancer
Physical exercise may not protect against the development of breast cancer - but may help prevent its spread, according to a major European study. More

20/02/2013 - Fertility treatment age extended
Women should be able to get fertility treatment up to the age of 42 on the British NHS, according to guidelines published today. More

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