Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Potatoes linked to pregnancy diabetes
High potato consumption before pregnancy may raise the risk of gestational diabetes, researchers warned today. Read more
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Oral antifungals may pose risk to foetus
There may be cause for concern over a link between oral antifungal drugs and the risk of miscarriage and stillbirth, new research suggests. Read more
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Alcohol guidelines cut limits for men, pregnant women
Tough new guidelines on alcohol consumption are launched across the UK today. Read more
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Further insight into ovarian cancer genes
Scientists have identified two genes that are newly linked to ovarian cancer, bringing the total number of inherited susceptibility genes to 11. Read more
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Drug may protect ovaries from chemotherapy
The risk of premature menopause is smaller for women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer if an additional drug is used, new research suggests. Read more
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Success for ovarian screening trial
A UK-developed screening programme for ovarian cancer can successfully detect disease – and may save lives, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Women in labour "left alone," reports show
Growing numbers of women are being left alone during labour in UK hospitals, two British reports show today. Read more
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Women not getting cardiac rehab – audit
Thousands of women are missing out on cardiac rehabilitation services in the UK, a report shows today. Read more
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Anastrozole effective for DCIS
Anastrozole can be used to treat ductal carcinoma in situ, according to the findings of a major trial. Read more
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Health service must tackle women’s taboos – CMO
Women’s health care is hampered by "taboos," English chief medical officer Dame Sally Davies said today. Read more