Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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How happiness can harm the heart
Joyful events can trigger acute stress cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo syndrome, according to a European study published today. Read more
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Limited support for maternal vitamin D
Pregnant women may help their babies by taking vitamin D supplements during the winter, researchers report today. Read more
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Ethnic variations in cancer beliefs
Many women from ethnic minorities take a fatalistic view of cancer – affecting their willingness to seek treatment, researchers report today. Read more
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Cancer risk among type 1 diabetes patients revealed
Diabetes affects the risk of developing cancer – increasing it for some forms and reducing it for others, according to the findings of a new European study. Read more
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Breast cancer genetic variants identified
Five genetic variants that affect the risk of breast cancer and are linked to oestrogen receptors have been identified in an international study. Read more
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Breast screening uptake falls
The proportion of women taking up breast screening has fallen to its lowest level for years, according to figures published yesterday. Read more
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Doubts over ‘vaginal seeding’
Doctors today question the growing fashion of using "vaginal seeding" after a Caesarean birth. Read more
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Maternity budgets and multi-professional learning – review
The NHS should try out personal maternity care budgets to give pregnant women "more control" over their care, a major review of services says today. Read more
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Zika found in amniotic fluid
Scientists have taken a crucial step in establishing whether there is a link between Zika virus and birth deformities, it was announced last night. Read more
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Active work may interact with high blood pressure
Women with hypertension and highly active jobs face a hugely increased risk of developing ischaemic heart disease, according to a new Danish study. Read more