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11/10/2019 - Likely benefit for delayed cord clamping
Delayed clamping of the umbilical cord could reduce the mortality risk for premature babies, according to a new analysis. More

04/10/2019 - Step up breast gene screening call
All women diagnosed with breast cancer should be offered genetic testing to help identify others at risk, British researchers say today. More

25/09/2019 - Vaginal birth risks after previous caesareans
Women who have had one or more caesarean sections and go on to attempt a vaginal birth could risk the health of themselves and their child, according to a new analysis. More

20/09/2019 - World progress on child and maternal health measured
The world has made substantial improvements in child and maternal health this century, according to a major analysis. More

17/09/2019 - Puberty and menopause link to type 2 diabetes risk
Having a longer menstrual cycle and using the contraceptive pill are linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, French researchers claim today (17 September 2019). More

13/09/2019 - Pregnant women mostly overweight
The majority of newly pregnant women are now recorded as overweight or obese, according to a new analysis of maternity care in the UK. More

30/08/2019 - HRT cancer link "not new"
Women who take menopausal hormone therapy face a significantly increased risk of developing breast cancer, according to the findings of a major study published today. More

27/08/2019 - Menstrual cycle is 29 days average
The average menstrual cycle length is 29 days – but they vary hugely among women, according to the findings of a major global study published today. More

21/08/2019 - Symptoms not cause of MI treatment gender discrepancies
Women and men display the same symptoms during myocardial infarction, according to a study published today aimed at explaining gender differences in treatment. More

13/08/2019 - Hope for chlamydia vaccine
A proposed vaccine for chlamydia is showing early signs of effectiveness, researchers reported last night. More

08/08/2019 - Breast cancer therapy blood test
Scientists have developed a new monitoring test for patients with early stage breast cancer, it was announced last night. More

05/08/2019 - AI reveals five new breast cancer types
Artificial Intelligence has been used to recognise patterns in breast cancer, leading to the discovery of five new types of the disease that can be matched to personalised treatments, British researchers say. More

24/07/2019 - Success for African post-partum contraception programme
A royal college initiative to provide post-partum family planning services to women in two African countries has proved successful, according to an analysis published today. More

19/07/2019 - Diabetic women at increased risk of heart failure
Diabetes increases the risk of heart failure, particularly in women, a global study of 12 million people has found. More

12/07/2019 - Treatment hope for combined breast and lung cancer drugs
Combining targeted drugs for breast and lung cancer could be used in patients with other tumour types to help them overcome treatment resistance, British researchers report today. More

04/07/2019 - BRCA1 gene is a shape-shifter
The variant of the BRCA1 gene, which underlies increased risk of ovarian and breast cancer, has lost its ability to change shape and repair DNA, researchers have reported. More

01/07/2019 - LGBT women at risk from fake news, conference told
Lesbian women are being put at risk by a "harmful myth" that they cannot contract cervical cancer, campaigners have warned. More

26/06/2019 - Assisted reproduction report out
A major new report on assisted reproduction in Europe shows increased use of procedures, a conference has heard. More

20/06/2019 - Low awareness of alcohol-breast cancer link
Fewer than half of health care staff at breast clinics are aware of the link between breast cancer and alcohol, researchers have found. More

18/06/2019 - Premature water breaking guidance published
Pregnant women who suffer from premature breaking of the waters should be given the chance to continue the pregnancy to term, according to guidelines published today. More

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