Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Cervical cancer-deprivation link found
Cervical cancer rates vary between different areas of Southeast England, and are often higher in deprived areas, research shows. Read more
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TB in pregnancy warning
Tuberculosis in pregnancy is becoming a growing hazard in Britain, experts warn today. Read more
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HRT decline linked to breast cancer reduction
Growing numbers of women are being spared the misery of breast cancer following a decline in the use of hormone replacement therapy, according to new figures published today. Read more
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Mums-to-be must improve lifestyle habits
Very few women follow healthy lifestyle recommendations before they get pregnant, researchers warned today. Read more
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Maternal obesity a problem – new findings
Growing levels of obesity among women of child-bearing age pose a major risk to the next generation of babies, researchers warned today. Read more
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Study finds no benefit from multivitamins
Multivitamins do not seem to reduce the risk of cancer for postmenopausal women, new results indicate. Read more
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Study reassures over fertility drug cancer risk
Women’s risk of ovarian cancer does not appear to be raised by the use of fertility drugs, new research has found. Read more
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Negative emotions do not affect IVF success
Women who suffer from anxiety and depression do not have a lower rate of success when undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF). They are also no more likely to drop out of treatment, new research suggests. Read more
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Challenge to breast screening
Information given to women about breast screening is "one-sided propaganda", an expert claimed yesterday. Read more
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Premature birth risk from binge drinking
New findings, published today, show how a baby can suffer from a mother’s binge drinking during pregnancy. Read more