Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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"Radical" tests for health of unborn babies
British researchers have been setting out "radical" new ways of checking the health of unborn babies and their mothers. Read more
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High risk women need ‘annual’ breast screening
Having a mammogram every year may benefit women at raised risk of breast cancer, new findings suggest today. Read more
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Hope for beating deadly breast cancer
Researchers may have founded a targeted treatment for one of the deadliest forms of breast cancer, a conference was due to be told today. Read more
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Pregnancy smoke crime link
Exposing unborn babies to cigarette smoke is known to pose a risk to the brain – and new findings suggest the offspring of heavy smokers may succumb to criminal behaviour. Read more
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Mums struggle with weight pressures
Large numbers of young mothers feel under pressure to lose weight to match celebrity stereotypes – and fail, according to a major survey published today. Read more
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Pregnancy pain-killers may damage paternal prospects
The use of common pain-killers during pregnancy may be contributing to declining male fertility in some European countries, according to disturbing findings revealed yesterday. Read more
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Monthly link to cancer probed
A woman’s monthly cycle may contribute to cancer risk, according to a new theory. Read more
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Child behaviour problems linked to birth method
Children’s emotional and behavioural problems may be linked to a stressful birth, researchers have reported. Read more
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Fertility treatment risks unsettled
The jury is still out on the increased risk of cerebral palsy in children born as a result of fertility treatment, researchers say today. Read more
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Peanut pregnancy link reopened
New findings today reopen claims that peanut allergy may be triggered when a pregnant woman consumes the nuts. Read more