Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Breast and ovarian cancer drug trial begins
A major trial of a new drug treatment for inherited, advanced breast and ovarian cancer is under way in the UK, it was announced today. Read more
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Smoking risk to women
Women may be a great deal more susceptible to the risks of smoking than men, researchers warned today. Read more
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Aspirin does not increase IVF success
Taking aspirin is unlikely to help women undergoing in vitro fertilisation, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Maternal death problem "urgent"
Failings in UK maternity care that lead to death require urgent attention, experts warned today. Read more
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Soy fails menopause test
A soy-based therapy fails to offer any improvements for women going through the menopause – and may aggravate their symptoms, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Plea for cancer patient fitness
Tens of thousands of people who have undergone successful treatment for cancer need encouragement to undertake regular exercise, campaigners warned yesterday. Read more
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New female cancer gene found
British researchers have found a gene responsible for about one in a hundred cases of ovarian cancer, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Pregnancy affected by eating disorders
Women who have had an eating disorder are more likely to have fertility problems, unplanned pregnancies and negative attitudes to having babies, researchers warned today. Read more
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Electric link to asthma
Pregnant women who spend too much time around domestic electrical gadgets may be putting their baby at risk of asthma, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Breast drugs key to cancer success – researchers
Two major studies today suggest that breast cancer drugs are proving more effective than had been hoped in saving the lives of thousands of women. Read more