Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Breast cancer knowledge gaps revealed
Massive advances in understanding breast cancer have still left major gaps in knowledge, experts warned today. Read more
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Stem cell hope for body reconstruction
Women whose bodies are being rebuilt after cancer surgery may be able to benefit from a new generation of stem cell "enriched" fat grafts, researchers report today. Read more
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Shark cancer study
British researchers are to investigate claims that sharks have unique cancer-fighting properties, it was announced yesterday. Read more
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Blow for fish-brain theories
Fish may not be as good for the brain as has been thought, researchers warned last night. Read more
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Marriage bonus for cancer patients
People who are married fare much better in the face of cancer than others, researchers reported last night. Read more
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Weight risk for pregnancy spelt out
Overweight and underweight women tend to have a range of pregnancy-related risks, researchers warn today. Read more
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Twos need tenderness – report
The "terrible twos" should become the "tender twos", according to a major report yesterday calling for a new focus on the emotional welfare of babies. Read more
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Skin treatment risk for pregnancy
Pregnant women with skin conditions may face a small risk to their babies because of the steroid-based creams they use, researchers warned yesterday. Read more
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Hope to boost miscarriage prevention
British researchers say they have made a key discovery which could help improve treatment to help prevent women having a miscarriage. Read more
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Obesity not always risky in pregnancy
Obese women who have already had a baby, and have no additional risk factors, are at low risk of pregnancy complications, researchers say today. Read more