Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Hope for 3D breast-screening
A three-dimensional breast-screening system can detect many more cancers than traditional mammography, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Hope for ovarian test
British researchers are close to developing an effective screening test for ovarian cancer, it was announced today. Read more
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Polygamy increases risk of heart disease
Men who have more than one wife have a four-fold increased risk of heart disease, according to a study in Saudi Arabia. Read more
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How exercise may boost breast cancer care
Programmes of physical exercise can help reduce the side-effects faced by women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer, according to a new study. Read more
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Human rights laws can protect women
Preventable deaths among mothers around the world will only be avoided when women’s human rights are properly addressed, a senior British doctor has warned. Read more
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Caesareans not a lifestyle choice – WHO
Caesarean sections should only be carried out when medically necessary, the World Health Organisation has warned. Read more
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New breast gene test unveiled
Genetic testing can now tell a woman her risk of breast cancer with a high degree of accuracy, British researchers said today. Read more
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Antibiotics pregnancy warnings
British experts have reacted in alarm to research suggesting some harmful side-effects of antibiotics taken in pregnancy. Read more
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Pregnancy diabetes and obesity risk to women
Obese women who develop diabetes during pregnancy face a hugely increased risk of contracting the disease permanently, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Doctors struggle with pregnancy depression
Many GPs are ill-equipped to help women who suffer depression or anxiety during and after pregnancy, a report warns today. Read more