Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Heart risk after pre-eclampsia
Women who develop pre-eclampsia in pregnancy should be closely monitored for at least ten years because of the significantly raised risk of heart disease, researchers say. Read more
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New call for maternal mental health support
Improving maternal mental health care support is urgent, according to a new study by obstetricians. Read more
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Insights from gestational diabetes study
A major study of the effects of gestational diabetes, reported today, has traced the impact of different treatments on the success of pregnancies. Read more
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How women gain from clinical trials
Women who take part in clinical trials gain health benefits even when the treatment is found to be ineffective, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Mental health assessment vital in pregnancy – guidance
GPs and their staff should ensure they assess the mental health of all women who have recently given birth, according to draft guidelines published today. Read more
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Cancer day focus on women
Campaigners are seeking to highlight the growing threat to women as the world marks World Cancer Day tomorrow. Read more
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Body clock link to breast cancer risk
Circadian clocks in breast tissue may point to the links between cancer and ageing, researchers say. Read more
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Cell shape clue to breast genetics
The shape of breast cancer cells may provide important clues to genetic changes in the disease, researchers report today. Read more
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Early periods linked to early menopause
New links have been found between the age of first menstrual period and a woman’s risk of early or premature menopause, researchers report today. Read more
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Gene amplification clue to cancer drug resistance
Breast cancer cells develop resistance to aromatase inhibitors by gene amplification, according to the findings of a European research project, unveiled last night. Read more