Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Children’s development not affected by parents’ sexuality
Children’s development is not affected by their parents’ sexual orientation, according to new analysis reported today. Read more
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Fertility affected by genetic variants
Fertility is affected by mechanisms that influence reproductive biology and human behaviour, a new study has shown. Read more
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Maternal mortality improvements “stagnating”
The drive to reduce maternal deaths has stagnated worldwide – with increases in Europe, according to an “alarming” report published today. Read more
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Two COVID vaccines help to protect pregnant women and their infants
Two doses of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy are highly effective against delta and moderately effective against omicron infection, Canadian researchers report today. Read more
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Late stage cancer diagnoses affect ethnic minorities most
Women from Caribbean and African backgrounds are up to two times more likely to receive a late stage diagnosis for some cancers than white British women in England, a new study has revealed. Read more
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Loyalty card data could identify early ovarian cancer symptoms
Data extracted from retailer loyalty cards on purchases of over-the-counter medicine could help to spot ovarian cancer cases early, a new UK study suggests. Read more
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Pre-eclampsia link to heart disease risk
Women who have pre-eclampsia have an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases compared to those who do not suffer the condition in pregnancy, a Danish study out today has shown. Read more
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Cancer concern for women with type 2 diabetes
Women with type 2 diabetes to be included as a high risk group for breast cancer screening at a younger age, British researchers say today. Read more
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Women with diabetes face increased risk of venous thromboembolism
Women with diabetes are at greater risk of venous thromboembolism than men, particularly during perimenopause, according to an Austrian study. Read more
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More work to be done to eliminate cervical cancer
Countries must scale up cervical cancer screening programmes if they are to reach the World Health Organization 2030 elimination target, experts say today. Read more