Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Complicated pregnancy linked to depression
Women who experience complications during pregnancy and birth face an increased risk of postnatal depression, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Dozens of cholesterol genes found
An international study has uncovered 95 genetic variants that could help scientists fight heart disease, it was announced today. Read more
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Global focus on breastfeeding rates
Breastfeeding holds the key to saving the lives of millions of children, the World Health Organisation said today. Read more
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Home birth row angers midwives
A row has broken out after a leading medical journal accused mothers choosing home birth of "putting their babies at risk". Read more
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Women urged to seek healthy lifestyles
Many female deaths could be prevented by lifestyle changes, a new study suggests. Read more
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Eat for one, pregnant women told
Pregnant women in Britain are being urged to stop "eating for two" as part of a drive, launched today, to reduce obesity among mothers and their children. Read more
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Loving mums prepare children well
Apparently over-attentive and loving mothers may prepare their children well for the stresses and strains of life, researchers say today. Read more
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Formula milk row 30 years old
Efforts to create a global marketing code for formula milk have spent 30 years stuck in controversy, an expert claims today. Read more
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Pregnancy risk for cancer survivors
Young women who survive cancer treatment may face new ordeals when they seek to have children later in life, researchers warned today. Read more
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When two hearts beat as one
Pregnant women can synchronise their heartbeats with those of their unborn babies, according to a remarkable finding by British researchers. Read more