Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Cancer monitoring test unveiled
A new kind of blood test could monitor the progress of cancer treatment – helping doctors identify genetic mutations, it was announced last night. Read more
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Fertility rarely discussed with female cancer patients
Women are being denied information on the risk of impaired fertility after cancer treatment, researchers say today. Read more
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Maternal mental health screening can work in poor areas
A new project is successfully delivering mental health care to pregnant women in South Africa, researchers reported last night. Read more
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New shift link to cancer
Women who work regularly at night face an increased risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new analysis published today. Read more
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Caesarean link to obesity
Children born through caesarean section face a doubled risk of becoming obese, researchers warn today. Read more
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HRT worthwhile at right age – experts
Hormone replacement therapy continues to benefit women when given at the right time, experts say today. Read more
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Global health improving – Chan
Worldwide economic troubles have not stopped the "momentum" to improve health, the director general of the World Health Organisation said yesterday. Read more
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Conflict over diet advice for pregnant women
Pregnant women can reduce the risk of developing serious complications by following a calorie controlled diet, researchers say today. Read more
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Nine new breast cancer genes
Nine new genes have been found linked to breast cancer, British scientists revealed last night. Read more
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Contraceptive implant link to blood clot risk
Switching from contraceptive implants to the Pill could help to reduce some women’s risk of developing serious blood clots, researchers say today. Read more