Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Walk a mile to beat cancer – call
Most of the UK’s long-term cancer patients are inactive – even though keeping fit can help stave off the disease, campaigners warn today. Read more
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Screening risks confuse women
Many women are struggling to understand some of the information they are now getting about the risks of breast screening, researchers say today. Read more
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Weight link to cancer
More than 12,000 cases of cancer in the UK every year are the result of people being overweight or obese, according to an analysis published today. Read more
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Preterm birth drug underused
Simple drugs that could prevent birth complications are being under-used in much of the world, experts warn today. Read more
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Call for more Caesarean ops
Experts often fret at the rising rate of Caesarean section births in western countries – but new evidence suggests in some circumstances not enough of the procedures are undertaken. Read more
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Drinking before pregnancy may affect children
A woman’s drinking behaviour before pregnancy is linked to behaviour problems in their toddlers, according to a Norwegian study. Read more
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New risk warning for older mothers
The older the mother is the greater the chance of her having to undergo emergency delivery when she gives birth, researchers warn today. Read more
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New warning on home birth pools
Heated birthing pools should not be used for home births because of the high risk of infection, English regulators have said. Read more
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Fertility treatments bad for global warming – claim
A crackdown on fertility treatment would help cut population size and tackle global warming, an expert claims today. Read more
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Emergency pill safe for obese
Obese women can safely use emergency contraceptives, according to regulators. Read more