Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Experts review invisible pregnancies
The number of pregnancies that cannot be detected by scans is increasing, experts have warned. Read more
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Tamoxifen resistance puzzle solved
British scientists have discovered the mechanism that causes women to develop resistance to the breast cancer drug Tamoxifen. Read more
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Breast-feeding boosts lung power
Babies who are breast-fed for at least four months develop healthier lungs, British researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Patients miss breast cancer treatment
As many as half of the women who take a life-saving breast cancer drug never finish their treatment, researchers warned today. Read more
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Cut down the caffeine, pregnant women told
An official warning was issued yesterday to pregnant women to cut down on their consumption of caffeine. Read more
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Pregnancy drink conundrum
Women who take a little alcohol during pregnancy may not be doing their children any harm, according to a major British study. Read more
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Health hazards from excess pregnancy weight gain
Women who put on a lot of weight during pregnancy may be placing their baby at risk of becoming overweight or obese, according to new findings. Read more
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Vigorous exercise may cut breast cancer risk
New findings add to the evidence that exercise may help prevent cancer. Read more
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Side-effects cheer cancer patients
Women taking breast cancer treatment should gain cheer from side-effects, researchers revealed today. Read more
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Infant infection risks joints
Children who succumb to a serious infection in infancy are at risk of going on to develop arthritis early in their adult lives, researchers warned today. Read more