Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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New drug hope for ectopic pregnancy
Women who suffer from an ectopic pregnancy could be helped by a cancer drug, researchers have revealed. Read more
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Good asthma control ‘vital’ during pregnancy
All women with asthma must have their condition closely reviewed when they become pregnant to reduce the risk of complications, experts say today. Read more
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Blood test boosts women’s heart care
An improved blood test could make a dramatic difference in the diagnosis of heart attack in women, researchers have reported. Read more
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Heart risks of being underweight
Being underweight may put a woman with heart disease at increased risk, researchers have reported. Read more
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Pregnancy test hope
British researchers have announced a test for a life threatening condition that afflicts pregnant women. Read more
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Women’s obesity opportunity window
Women who become obese after giving birth do not face any extra risk of heart attack until other health factors start to deteriorate, researchers reported yesterday. Read more
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Women gaining years by the decade
Improved care of common diseases has led to middle-aged women looking forward to as much as three years more of life than just 30 years ago, according to a major study published today. Read more
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Midwife-led care boosts outcomes
Pregnant women who are cared for by a small team of midwives have better outcomes than when care is shared between different obstetricians, GPs and midwives, researchers say today. Read more
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Cholesterol threat to men
High cholesterol levels are a bigger problem for middle-aged men than for women, researchers warn today. Read more
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Non-smoking breast-feeding may give cancer protection
Breastfeeding for more than six months may safeguard non-smoking mothers against breast cancer, a new report from Spain has suggested. Read more