Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Relaxation may aid natural birth
Relaxation training and better birth preparation may help reduce the rising rate of Caesarean section births, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Trauma link to baby size
Women with posttraumatic stress disorder face a risk of giving birth to small babies, researchers warned today. Read more
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How breast-feeding cuts asthma risk
Feeding a baby solely on breast milk for up to six months after birth can reduce their risk of developing asthma-related symptoms in early childhood, researchers said today. Read more
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Teenage girls’ "poor" diet
The eating habits of teenage girls in the UK are poor, with just over half getting enough iron in their diet and about half the recommended serving of fruit and vegetables a day. Read more
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New nicotine warning for pregnancy
Pregnant women who want to give up smoking should not use nicotine patches, researchers revealed today. Read more
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Tall people face cancer risk
Tall people face an increased risk of developing cancer in almost all cultures, researchers said today. Read more
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How unhealthy lifestyle triggers middle-aged risk
Being obese may be a key trigger of breast cancer in older women – because it increases levels of female sex hormones, researchers revealed today. Read more
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Body image key to weight control?
Women who feel good about their body shape find it easier than others to lose weight, according to Portuguese researchers. Read more
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Middle-aged face cancer risk
The current generation of middle-aged "baby boomers" may have an increased life expectancy – but it is also facing rising cancer rates, according to shock new figures published today. Read more
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Sweeping changes to women’s health care urged
Radical changes to the structure of maternity services and care of women in the UK were proposed yesterday. Read more