Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Male future bleak – psychiatrist
Men in the western world may face a bleak and depressing future because of changing culture, a psychiatrist claims today. Read more
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Alzheimer’s female descent clue
People who inherit Alzheimer’s disease may be more likely to get it from their mothers than their fathers, researchers say today. Read more
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Baby movement guidelines seek to cut anxiety
A pregnant woman who thinks her baby’s movements have slowed should lie on her side for two hours, according to new medical guidelines. Read more
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Female health boosted by degrees
A woman’s health may benefit from completing education to degree level, researchers said last night. Read more
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Treatment overcomes infertility turmoil
Women who are struggling to become pregnant need not worry if they are stressed about getting specialist treatment, researchers said today. Read more
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Midwives may need alternative training
Midwives and obstetricians may need formal training in complementary therapies because they are becoming so popular among pregnant women, researchers have warned. Read more
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New breast cancer gene found
Scientists have made a fresh breakthrough in the search for the genetics of breast cancer – in a finding that could help improve treatment. Read more
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Pedals may boost office fitness
Offices could install portable pedal machines to help workers counteract the risks linked to spending hours sitting at a desk, experts said today. Read more
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New mothers urged to take part in postnatal depression study
Mothers with young babies are being urged to take part in a six-month study into the effects of physical activity on postnatal depression. Read more
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New guidelines on twin pregnancies
British hospitals are to get new guidelines on how to care for the growing number of women who are pregnant with twins or triplets. Read more