Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Programme to improve breast cancer treatment for older women
A ground-breaking £2 million programme has been launched to ensure elderly women with breast cancer are treated as effectively as younger women. Read more
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Ten breast cancer diseases revealed
Breast cancer can now be considered as ten different diseases, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Breast cancer link warning to injectable contraceptive
Researchers have found a slight breast cancer risk linked to the use of injectable contraceptives, it has been revealed. Read more
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Womb cancer surge warning
Growing rates of obesity may have triggered in increase in cases of a women’s cancer, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Alert on farm visits
Parents and teachers have been urged to take precautions as the spring brings the "animal petting" season. Read more
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Simple device may prevent pregnancy problems
A simple pessary can play a key role in preventing premature birth in some high-risk pregnant women, researchers say today. Read more
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Extend HPV vaccination – researchers
Thousands more women – and even men – should be offered the new cervical cancer vaccine because of its extra benefits, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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Vitamin E no influence on women’s heart failure risk
A new study suggests that vitamin E supplements do not help prevent women developing heart failure – nor do they worsen the risk. Read more
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Breast screening success – Dutch
Experts yesterday defended breast screening programmes – and suggested improvements – at a major European conference. Read more
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Herbs and needles that may soothe pelvis pain
Some complementary therapies may benefit women with chronic pelvic pain, say experts, but there is still a lack of clear evidence, British experts say today. Read more