Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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New cancer gene test for women
Women who are BRCA1 and BRCA2 negative but have a family history of ovarian, breast and other cancers should be tested for mutations in two other genes, British researchers say. Read more
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VTE risk for obese women who take combined pill
The combined birth control pill is linked to a 24-fold increased risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in obese women compared with women who are not obese, researchers say today. Read more
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Renewed push to vaccinate against HPV in Europe
Member states of the World Health Organisation’s Regional Committee for Europe are being asked to back a new roadmap for the elimination of cervical cancer in the European Region. Read more
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Endometrial cancer focus for World Gynecologic Oncology Awareness Day
Health organisations and patients are gearing up for the fourth World GO Day, to raise awareness about gynaecological cancers. Read more
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Gene study suggests inactivity raises breast cancer risk
Increased physical activity has been linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer in a new study using figures from the UK Biobank. Read more
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Trusted professionals could boost pregnant women’s COVID-19 vaccination rates
Low COVID-19 vaccination rates among pregnant women could be increased if there was better communication from trusted midwives and GPs, according to new research. Read more
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Biological sex differences behind men’s increased cancer risk
Underlying biological sex differences rather than behavioural differences could be why men are at greater risk of most cancers than women, according to a new analysis. Read more
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Male and female lifespan inequality "nuanced"
A global study, published today, challenges the belief that women live longer than men. Read more
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Racism linked to pregnancy outcomes in analysis
Racism may be a key factor in poor pregnancy outcomes, researchers say today. Read more
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Non-surgical cosmetic procedures must be regulated urgently’
The promised regulation for non-surgical cosmetic procedures must be introduced as quickly as possible, MPs say today. Read more