Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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UK, Denmark ponder cancer problem
Cancer patients’ survival chances are better in Australia and Sweden than in Britain and Denmark, according to a major global study published yesterday. Read more
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Health advice for baby clinics
The chances of giving birth to a healthy baby after in-vitro fertilisation are improved if just one embryo is implanted, researchers warned today. Read more
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New Year highlights alcohol cot death link
Alcohol consumption by parents may be behind a surge of sudden cot deaths on New Year’s Day, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Youthful fitness prevents middle-aged spread
Keeping up regular exercise has significant benefits for weight and waist measurements, new research shows. Read more
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Fox’ gene hope for women
British scientists have found a critical gene involved in the development of many breast cancer cases, it was announced last night. Read more
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Phone pregnancy alert
Pregnant women who make heavy use of mobile phones may contribute to their children developing behaviour problems, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Heart pains no joke for women
British women know little about their risk of heart disease, according to disturbing findings published this week. Read more
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Epilepsy drug linked with spina bifida
Women who take one of the most common drugs to treat epilepsy face an increased risk of having a baby with spina bifida, researchers warn today. Read more
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Vitamin may ‘tune’ baby DNA
British researchers have made a genetic breakthrough in the understanding of how folic acid protects the health of unborn babies. Read more
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Welcome for bottle ban
Campaigners have welcomed plans for a ban on dangerous plastics used in baby bottles. Read more