Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Gene match set to give healthy babies
A revolutionary new genetic technique has been used to enable couples to have healthy children and overcome the misery of miscarriage, it was announced today. Read more
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Women reassured on bleeding after birth
A new information leaflet about bleeding after birth has been published by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists to help women understand the risks – which it says are "small". Read more
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Lift sex selection ban – expert
Britain should lift its ban on couples being allowed to choose the sex of their children, an expert claimed yesterday. Read more
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Night worker cancer link
Women who spend most of their working lives on night shifts face a major increase in risk of breast cancer, researchers warned today. Read more
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UK to pilot gene combo babies
A revolutionary technique that could give children three genetic parents is set to be pioneered in the UK, it was announced today. Read more
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Vitamin D vital in pregnancy
A baby’s vitamin D levels are largely set by its mother, researchers have found. Read more
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Breast-feeding boost for babies
Babies who are breast-fed do "better" in life than others, researchers reveal today. Read more
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Use drugs to prevent breast cancer – guidance
The NHS should start offering drug treatment to women facing high risk of breast cancer, government advisers said today. Read more
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Search for allergy causes in womb
Food allergies may be acquired before birth, a major conference has been told. Read more
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Women face epidemic of violence
Violence against women is a health problem of epidemic proportions, the World Health Organisation said yesterday. Read more