Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Inducing labour can reduce birth complications without increasing caesareans
Research published today highlights the risks and benefits of inducing babies late in pregnancy. Read more
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Vitamin tested for diabetes prevention
A major project is being launched by a UK medical school to see if a vitamin supplement can help prevent a kind of diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. Read more
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Exercise may improve survival after breast and colon cancer
Cancer patients who keep fit may enjoy signficantly improved survival chances, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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Intrauterine devices highly effective as emergency contraception
Intrauterine devices, or IUDs, are a safe and highly effective method of emergency contraception and should be routinely offered to patients, say researchers today. Read more
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Test-tube treatments linked to birth defects
Some of the techniques used to help women get pregnant carry a significant risk of leading to birth defects, researchers have warned. Read more
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Overdue babies may risk behaviour problems
Being born after 42 weeks’ gestation may be linked to an increased risk of behavioural and emotional problems in early childhood, researchers warn today. Read more
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Women shun sun-screen – survey
Thousands of British women avoid wearing sun-screen when they travel to hot, sunny countries, campaigners warned yesterday. Read more
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Campaigners call for pregnancy research step-up
Campaigners celebrating their own special diamond jubilee have called for more research into drugs and treatments to prevent premature birth and pregnancy complications. Read more
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Berries keep memory decline at bay
Eating plenty of strawberries and blueberries could delay memory decline in older women by two and a half years, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Alarm about prescription drug use in pregnancy
Not enough is known about the effects of prescription drug use during pregnancy, a review out today has concluded. Read more