Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Milk in pregnancy may prevent brain disease
Women who drink milk during pregnancy may help their children avoid contracting multiple sclerosis, researchers will tell a conference. Read more
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Swine flu in pregnancy "safe" if treated fast
A new study suggests that swine flu during pregnancy is usually relatively harmless. Read more
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Breast cancer depression treatment warning
Doctors may need to be careful how they treat depression in women undergoing treatment for breast cancer, researchers warned today. Read more
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Fewer doses improves women’s treatment
Women having breast cancer treatment could have fewer doses of radiotherapy than is normal, British researchers reported today. Read more
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Pregnancy does not diminish brain power
So-called "baby brain" – where a woman allegedly loses brain power during pregnancy – does not exist, researchers said today. Read more
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Op no bar to normal birth
Women can safely attempt normal birth even after having several babies through a caesarean operation, researchers reported today. Read more
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New emergency contraception pill works for five days
A new emergency contraception pill may prevent more pregnancies than its widely-used alternative – and works for up to five days, researchers have reported. Read more
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How to encourage longer breastfeeding?
Britain needs a rethink on how to improve the low rates of breast-feeding among its new mothers, researchers warn today. Read more
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Malaria pregnancy risk – millions affected
As many as 60 per cent of pregnant women worldwide are at risk from malaria, researchers warned today. Read more
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Combined approach best for women’s cancer
Women with cervical cancer fare best when treated with a combination of drugs and radiotherapy, researchers have reported. Read more