Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Brain sex differences clue to disease
Men and women really do have different brains – although the reasons for this and the effects remain uncertain, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Sexual assault ‘endemic’ worldwide
Women around the world suffer high rates of sexual assault from men who are not their partners, researchers said yesterday. Read more
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New guidance on very premature infants
Babies born after 23 weeks of pregnancy require "complex decisions," experts say today. Read more
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Tobacco link to breast cancer
Young women who become heavy smokers place themselves at increased risk of developing a common form of breast cancer, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Call for aid for mothers with blues
Most new mothers feel at least a little depressed after giving birth, a new survey has revealed. Read more
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Gene scans set to boost cancer treatment
Doctors may soon be able to undertake full genetic scans of women with advanced breast cancer to work out the best treatment for them, researchers report today. Read more
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Is IVF used too often?
Assisted reproduction techniques may be over-used, it is claimed today. Read more
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Hope for new ovarian cancer drugs
British researchers are setting out to find new drugs to help treat ovarian cancer, it has been announced. Read more
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Obesity may impact emergency pill
A major study is under way into the effect of obesity on emergency contraceptives, it has been announced. Read more
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Hope for advanced breast cancer treatment
A new treatment may be able to combat the spread of advanced breast cancer, British researchers announced yesterday. Read more