Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Men hurt by job loss threat
The economic recession may have hit the mental health of men much harder than women, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Little evidence that cranberries prevent cystitis
A thorough review of the evidence has found that drinking cranberry juice is unlikely to prevent bladder and kidney infections, experts say today. Read more
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How aspirin may protect women
Women who take regular doses of aspirin may be enjoying protection against cancer of the ovaries, according to new findings from Denmark. Read more
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Vaccine rates vary as first flu figures emerge
Pensioners continue to get their flu vaccines at a much greater rate than others, according to the first weekly flu report of the winter in the UK. Read more
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Professor hits at premature labour drugs
Women going into premature labour should not be given drugs to delay birth, a British expert says today. Read more
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Did HRT cut heart disease?
Women who took hormone replacement therapy over a period of years enjoyed major benefits to their heart health, according to the findings of a new study published today. Read more
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Blood pressure warning for pregnancy
Children born to mothers with high blood pressure may suffer from mental disability throughout their lives, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Hip resurfacing not effective
Women should not be offered hip resurfacing procedures in view of the high failure rate of the operation, researchers say today. Read more
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Blood test search to replace mammograms
An annual blood test could replace mammography screening for breast cancer, researchers say today. Read more
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October goes pink
Breast Cancer Awareness Month begins today, backed by dozens of organisations working to tackle the disease. Read more