Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Gene mutations boost ovarian cancer survival
Women with ovarian cancer who have certain mutations in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes have significantly improved survival chances, new findings suggest. Read more
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Female ageing genes found
Researchers have identified a host of genes linked to female ageing, it has been announced. Read more
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TOWIE star urges cancer checks
A TV star is in the forefront of a campaign this week urging young women to take part in cervical cancer screening. Read more
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UK moves to three parent treatment
British researchers are hoping to develop a potentially controversial "three parent" treatment to eliminate a range of genetic diseases, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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New power plant leukaemia link
Campaigners have called for action to protect families living near nuclear power plants after new findings linking them to leukaemia among children. Read more
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Worldwide abortions getting less safe
Growing numbers of women are having unsafe abortions, the World Health Organisation warned today. Read more
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New evidence that the pill benefits period pain
New findings published today confirm that the contraceptive pill can reduced the severity of painful periods. Read more
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Challenge to HRT-breast cancer link
A new challenge is made today to a landmark British study which helped discredit the use of hormone replacement therapy by women. Read more
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Foetus parties condemned
An expert has criticised the growing fashion for "foetus parties". Read more
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Developmental problems linked with birth complications
More than one third of babies who are born with a variety of complications go on to suffer long-term developmental consequences, experts warned today. Read more