Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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IQ link to length of breastfeeding
Babies given extended breast-feeding may benefit from higher intelligence, researchers say today. Read more
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Dioxins pose no breast cancer threat
Women exposed to toxic chemicals called dioxins in food may be safe from increased breast cancer risk, researchers have found. Read more
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Cancer risk from female obesity
Women who are obese face a 40% increased risk of developing a range of cancers, researchers warn today. Read more
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Guidance on ultrasound in early pregnancy
Women who are less than ten weeks’ pregnant should not undergo ultrasound unless there is clinical reason, a report out today has claimed. Read more
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Change the change call #nhschangeday
A trainee GP launches a campaign today – as part of NHS Change Day 2015 – to challenge existing attitudes, raise awareness, and provide evidence-based information relating to the menopause. Read more
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HRT has few heart benefits – analysis
Little evidence has emerged that hormone replacement therapy could protect women against heart disease, experts say today. Read more
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New breast cancer genes
British scientists have found 15 new genetic variations linked to breast cancer, it was announced last night. Read more
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Screening over-diagnosis okay for most
Participants in cancer screening are willing to accept some risk of wrong diagnosis, according to a new study. Read more
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Weight loss surgery increases pregnancy complications
Women who have undergone weight-loss surgery and go on to become pregnant should be given extra care by their health services. Read more
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Powerful cancer vaccine unveiled
A powerful new vaccine could prevent most of the cancers triggered by the human papillomavirus, researchers have reported. Read more