Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Slow growth pregnancy linked to allergy
Babies that are slow to get growing in the womb face an increased risk of developing allergic diseases, researchers revealed yesterday. Read more
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How ten minutes may boost breast awareness
Education programmes for elderly women may help with the detection of breast cancer, British researchers say today. Read more
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New pregnancy smoking warning
The children of mothers who smoke in pregnancy may face a range of problems – and new research suggests these could include cholesterol. Read more
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More midwives for world – plea
The world needs more than a third of a million more midwives to prevent deaths of mothers and babies in many poor countries, a major report said yesterday. Read more
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Lifestyle call to cancer women
Older women who contract breast cancer remain at risk from other diseases, researchers warn today. Read more
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Cancer vaccine shows early success
A programme that vaccinates women against cervical cancer is showing some early success, researchers reported today. Read more
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Sleep habits may affect stillbirth risk
The ideal sleeping position for pregnant women is on the left side, according to findings published today. Read more
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Yew tree drug gene found
British scientists have found a gene which decides which women with ovarian cancer benefit from treatment with the yew tree drug paclitaxel. Read more
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High calcium may not protect bones
Women who increase their calcium intake may not be protecting themselves from bone fracture or osteoporosis, say researchers. Read more
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Fish cooking method can affect heart risk
Not all fish are created equal when it comes to their heart benefits, researchers said last night. Read more