Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Needles combat pregnancy indigestion
Pregnant women suffering from indigestion may benefit from a course of acupuncture, researchers report today. Read more
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Surgical procedure boosts breast treatment
A simple procedure during surgery can make a big difference to a woman’s chances of surviving breast cancer, researchers reported today. Read more
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Bone disease poorly treated – Euro-conference
Most people with osteoporosis do not get the right treatment, a European medical conference was told yesterday. Read more
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Ante-natal relaxation classes questioned
Antenatal relaxation classes in preparation for childbirth may not be as effective as hoped, researchers warned today. Read more
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Alarm at skin cancer spread
Experts have issued a new warning about the hazards of the sun after cases of the deadly skin cancer, melanoma, jumped by six per cent last year. Read more
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Menopause timing genes found
New genetic findings may help predict when a woman is likely to face her menopause, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Obese mothers raise childhood asthma risk
Mothers who are obese have a higher than normal rate of asthmatic children, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Heart disease in pregnancy “major threat”
Experts have urged doctors to be on the look-out for symptoms of heart disease in pregnant women. Read more
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Genes for breast cancer spread found
Experts have identified three genes that are involved when breast cancer spreads to the brain. Read more
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Probiotics could prevent pregnancy weight gain
Taking probiotics, such as yoghurt, may help pregnant women tackle the curse of weight gain after giving birth, researchers reported yesterday. Read more