Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Women warned on breast symptoms
Women over 70 need to know that a lump may not be the only symptom of breast cancer, campaigners warned yesterday. Read more
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Diet and exercise too late in pregnancy
A programme of diet and exercise proved unsuccessful in preventing obese women developing diabetes during pregnancy, researchers have reported. Read more
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Hormone could boost breast treatment
A common female hormone could revolutionise breast cancer treatment, it was revealed last night. Read more
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Premature birth link to heart disease
Women who have given birth prematurely face a significantly increased risk of developing heart disease, aggravated if they have smoked, researchers warn today. Read more
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Drinking alcohol while pregnant ‘common’
Drinking alcohol during pregnancy is common among women in the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Australia – especially if they are also smokers, researchers warn today. Read more
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Statins may make people angry – through sleep deprivation
Cholesterol lowering statins may make women more aggressive – but men less so, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Lung cancer hitting more women than ever
Lung cancer cases among UK women have reached a record high, according to figures published today. Read more
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Skinny jeans not for squatting
Skinny jeans are increasingly popular – but squatting in them can do serious damage to the legs, doctors warn today. Read more
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Healthy lifestyle will ease symptoms, women told
Women with a chronic disease of the ovaries can limit the worst effects of the problem by keeping slim and eating a healthy diet, according to experts. Read more
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Breast milk not for adults
A craze for consuming breast milk as a sports supplement is misconceived, an expert warns today. Read more