Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Contraceptive jab’ for men investigated
An injected male contraceptive may be on the way – with the ability to block fertility by increasing testosterone levels. Read more
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Mother stress risk to baby
Women with tough physical work demands face an increased risk of having small babies and premature birth, researchers warned today. Read more
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Fall in HRT use preventing heart attacks?
The decline in popularity of hormone replacement therapy may be linked to a fall in heart attacks, researchers said today. Read more
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Breast cancer deaths at record low
The number of women dying from breast cancer in Britain has fallen to a record low, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Walnuts, grapefruit and cancer
Walnuts, grapefruit and overcooked meat can all have an impact on cancer in different ways, a major conference has heard. Read more
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Pregnant women value safety over choice
The vast majority of pregnant women put safety above personal choice when it comes to birth method, British researchers said today. Read more
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Skin link to diabetes
The skin disease psoriasis may be linked to diabetes and other health problems – at least for women, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Breast-feeding may protect woman’s heart
A woman who breast-feeds her babies may store up health protection for herself later in life, researchers reported today. Read more
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Low-risk home births ‘safe as hospital births’
Women who choose to give birth at home do not seem to face increased risks, according to the findings of a major study revealed today. Read more
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Global plans to boost mother-baby health
British experts are hoping to boost care of new mothers and their babies in five troubled countries with the aid of a new grant. Read more