Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Lack of evidence that herbal remedies aid menopause
There is a lack of evidence that herbal remedies can help relieve the symptoms of menopause, experts have discovered. Read more
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Arthritis has greater impact on women, study shows
Women suffer a greater burden of rheumatoid arthritis than men, new research suggests. Read more
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Epidural risk "overstated"
The risk from painkilling epidurals is lower than many patients may imagine, finds a new analysis. Read more
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Call to boost childbirth safety in poor countries
Technologies to prevent and manage obstetric complications are being neglected in under-resourced countries, say researchers. Read more
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Weight link to women’s cancer
Women who are obese face a nearly doubled risk of developing cancer of the ovaries, reseachers warned today. Read more
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Embryo diagnosis has research spin-off
Test-tube procedures to prevent the birth of children with genetic disorders could provide a source of stem cells for research, scientists said today. Read more
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Women suffer from family living
Living with the in-laws may be harmful for a woman, researchers warn today. Read more
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Mode of birth linked to memory of labour pain
A woman is most likely to forget her labour pains if her overall experience of giving birth is good, researchers said today. Read more
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Pregnancy exercise may place woman at risk
Researchers have found that too much intense exercise during pregnancy may be risky. Read more
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Cervical cancer vaccine deemed safe
Serious reactions to the new human papillomavirus vaccine are rare, experts have found. Read more