Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Iodine could boost pregnancy health
Pregnant women in the UK should be given iodine supplements, researchers claim today. Read more
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Endometrial cancer risk cut by the Pill
Oral contraceptives may have played a role in preventing up to 200,000 cases of endometrial cancer in the last ten years, researchers say today. Read more
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Evidence favours caesarean for breech babies
Caesarean section is the safest form of delivery for breech babies, experts say today. Read more
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Little need for extra food in pregnancy
Pregnant women may not need to eat extra throughout most of their pregnancy, researchers say today. Read more
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Home births risky for poor
Home births can increase risks for babies in poor neighbourhoods, according to a new study. Read more
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How drugs are beating breast cancer
Aromatase inhibitors save significantly more post-menopausal women from breast cancer than tamoxifen, according to the findings of a major analysis published today. Read more
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Blood test for pre-eclampsia risk
The risk of the serious blood pressure problem, pre-eclampsia, in pregnant women might be predicted via a blood test, researchers say today. Read more
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Breast cancer secrets unlocked
British scientists have unveiled major findings about the way one of the key genetic causes of breast cancer works. Read more
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Cystitis treatment over the counter?
Antibiotic treatments for cystitis should be available without a prescription, a senior GP says today. Read more
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Cancer vaccine under review
A European review into the side-effects of the cervical cancer vaccine is to be launched, it has been announced. Read more