Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Vaccine protects pregnant as flu epidemic hits new country
A swine flu vaccine works well with pregnant women – a key risk group in the pandemic – after just one dose, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Mums need support for teething problems – NHS
New mothers suddenly find themselves adrift about five months after giving birth, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Coffee limits published for the pregnant
Pregnant women should drink no more than two mugs of instant coffee a day, according to new government advice published yesterday. Read more
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Plea for support for bereaved mothers
Campaigners call today for British hospitals to offer specialist bereavement help to women struck by the tragedy of losing a baby. Read more
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Migraine link to stroke
A serious kind of migraine is linked to a big increase in risk of having a stroke, researchers warned today. Read more
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Cervical cancer vaccine may deter early sex
The new cervical cancer vaccine is not encourage young women to have sex – in fact it is deterring them, researchers report today. Read more
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Rise in Down’s syndrome diagnoses
Growing numbers of babies with Down’s syndrome are being identified during pregnancy in Britain, researchers report today. Read more
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More heart attacks in women, but survival improves
Heart attacks are becoming increasingly common in middle aged women, doctors warned last night. Read more
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How aerobics boosts elderly hearts
A programme which got high-risk elderly people exercising vigorously successfully improved the health of their hearts, a conference has been told. Read more
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Cancer vaccine "success" – UK expert
Older women, but not men, could benefit from receiving the cervical cancer vaccine, according to a British expert today. Read more