Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Unintended pregnancy risks depression
Women who have unplanned pregnancies face a significantly increased risk of developing post-natal depression, researchers warn today. Read more
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Breast cancer hitting young women
The UK has seen a massive increase in the number of women under the age of 50 diagnosed with breast cancer, it was revealed today. Read more
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Breast implants may impact cancer survival
Women with cosmetic breast implants may face an increased breast cancer risk, researchers warned today. Read more
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Drugs that prevent cancer
Taking breast cancer drugs has successfully helped protect hundreds of women from the disease, according to the findings of a major study reported today. Read more
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Women shocked by screening over-treatment
Most women do not realise that breast cancer screening could lead to them being given treatment they do not need – but this does not deter them from taking the test, researchers say today. Read more
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Light drinking in pregnancy not harmful – study
Light drinking in pregnancy is unlikely to have adverse effects on the infant’s brain, researchers claim today. Read more
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GPs urge parents to get measles protection
Senior GPs have urged the parents to ensure their children get the MMR vaccine as measles continues to spread in South Wales, UK. Read more
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Painful gene for women
Women may have a genetically increased risk of suffering from back-ache, according to new findings. Read more
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Antenatal care saves babies
Reducing antenatal appointments for pregnant woman is not as safe as has been thought, researchers warn today. Read more
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Surgery that spares women cancer
Women who undergo surgery for the condition endometriosis may enjoy protection against cancer, researchers reported yesterday. Read more