Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Link between asthma and fertility explored
A Danish study highlights the difficulties women with asthma may face in becoming pregnant. Read more
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Women’s health in the spotlight
The world needs a renewed focus on women’s health issues, campaigns say today. Read more
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Prenatal steroids reduce late preterm respiratory illness – NIH
Prenatal steroid therapy cuts the risk of respiratory illnesses in babies born at 34-36 weeks, a new study has found. Read more
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Paediatrician call to step up breast-feeding
A senior paediatrician has urged the UK to step up breast-feeding levels after a global study found levels lower in rich countries than in poor ones. Read more
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Women face increased COPD risk
Women are up to two times more likely to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) than men, according to new findings. Read more
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Early miscarriage research centre
A major national clinical research centre dedicated to early miscarriage is to be opened in the UK, it was announced today. Read more
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Gender difference in atrial fibrillation risks
Atrial fibrillation may be more closely linked to risk of heart disease and death among women than men, researchers warned today. Read more
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World failing to tackle stillbirth – report
The world is failing to tackle stillbirth as effectively as it could, experts say today. Read more
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App will predict pre-term labour
Doctors in London have developed a smartphone app to help predict the risk of a pregnant woman going into premature labour. Read more
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Ovarian cancer gene found
Researchers have identified a new gene linked to ovarian cancer, it was announced today. Read more