http://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/WomenshealthPhrase or sentence describing the channelhttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/cancer_linked_to_fertility_treatmentScientists in Israel have discovered a link between a fertility treatment and womb cancer in women. Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:45:26 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/increased_midwife_recruitment_callThousands of people have signed a petition demanding mothers and babies receive greater protection by making more midwives available. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:03:14 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/weight_top_health_concern_for_womenFigures show that 25 per cent of women are more concerned about their weight than they are about cancer. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:11:24 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/women_suffer_worst_from_arthritisWomen with rheumatoid arthritis are said to experience more aches, pains and tiredness, despite having the same level of the disease as men. Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:00:38 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/breast_cancer_care_needs_left_unmetThe health system is failing to provide essential care to thousands of Britons with advanced breast cancer, research suggests. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:20:02 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/miscarriage_link_to_weight_revealedA new study has revealed that women of a normal weight are less likely to miscarry healthy babies than those who are overweight. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 08:58:33 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/widow_to_have_husbands_ivf_babyA bone cancer victim gave a sample of his sperm last year in case he became infertile while undergoing chemotherapy. He died a few months later. Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:56:35 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/contraception_not_forced_on_girlsContraceptive injections will not be forced on girls as young as 13, the Department of Health has said. Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:30:01 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/health_grant_for_motherstobeA ??190 `fit and healthy` grant for expectant mothers can be used for anything from fresh fruit and vegetables to a pram, the Government has pledged. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:34:56 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/new_sperm_tests_set_to_help_couplesResearchers have developed a way of testing sperm quality before it is used for IVF treatment. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 01:34:56 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/cancer_low_among_migraine_sufferersWoman who suffer from the debilitating effects of recurrent migraines have less chance of developing breast cancer than those who do not experience the problem, a study has shown. Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:04:31 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/baby_born_after_ovary_transplantA woman has given birth to a baby girl after she received the world's first ovary transplant. Wed, 12 Nov 2008 01:58:43 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/mother_named_slimmer_of_the_yearA mother-of-four has been named Slimming World Woman of the Year after she lost half her body weight. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:28:54 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/cancerdrug_resistance_discoveryScientists have uncovered an explanation for why some women develop resistance to the breast cancer drug tamoxifen. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:59:33 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/teen_mums_at_risk_of_depressionYoung mothers are more likely to suffer depression during pregnancy than their older counterparts, a study says. Thu, 13 Nov 2008 01:59:33 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/alternatives_to_pill_recommendedA new strategy is set to be launched in Scotland that will encourage women to use longer-term alternatives to the contraceptive pill. Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:00:06 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/sun_vitamin_aids_fertilityWomen's fertility could be improved by increased use of a vitamin found in oily fish and eggs, according to a study. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:09:11 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/breast_cancer_care_needs_left_unmetThe health system is failing to provide essential care to thousands of Britons with advanced breast cancer, research suggests. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 02:20:02 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/exercise_helps_with_labour_painLabour could be a much easier process for women who have regularly taken aquarobic classes during their pregnancy compared with women who have not, according to new research. Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:13:06 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/science_breakthrough_for_childlessIn a breakthrough for childless couples scientists have developed a method of testing the quality of sperm. Mon, 19 Jan 2009 02:12:58 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/cancer_deprivation_gap_in_ukWomen living in deprived areas of the UK are more likely to develop cervical cancer than women who are more well off, according to a report. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:08:35 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/teen_pregnancies_may_have_risenFigures show that the number of teenage pregnancies may have increased, despite efforts by the Government to reduce numbers by half by 2010. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:14:09 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/plans_for_overthecounter_pillPharmacists may be given the same powers as GPs if a pilot scheme for women to get the Pill over the counter is successful, it has been revealed. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 09:06:26 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/concerns_over_embryo_storage_timeA mother of two is calling for the period for keeping fertilised eggs for surrogate births to be increased. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:10:16 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/drugs_stockpiled_to_beat_flu_crisisHealth secretary Alan Johnson has stockpiled enough anti-viral drugs to treat pregnant women in the event of a flu pandemic, it has been announced. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 12:29:35 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/midwife_shortage_serious_says_nmcA national midwifery council has warned that Britain is suffering from "a serious shortage of midwives". Thu, 04 Dec 2008 11:48:31 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/hiv_gel_treatment_does_not_workA seaweed-based anti-HIV treatment for women does not work, according to a study by researchers Stephanie Skoler-Karpoff and Barbara Friedland published in The Lancet. Fri, 05 Dec 2008 02:00:33 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/healthyfood_cash_for_motherstobeHelping to provide a healthy diet for mothers-to-be is the main focus of the Government's ??190 Health in Pregnancy Grant. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:22:46 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/alcohol_linked_to_premature_birthDoctors say women who drink early in a pregnancy are increasing the risk of having a premature baby. Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:22:46 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/compounds_in_oil_attack_cancer_geneChemicals found in extra-virgin olive oil could be used to develop new treatments for breast cancer, it has been revealed. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:05:40 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/nonstick_chemicals_cut_fertilityA woman's fertility may be reduced by PFC chemicals used in non-stick pans, food packaging and clothing, say researchers at the University of California in Los Angeles. Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:17:40 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/test_shows_breast_cancer_recoveryBreast cancer patients will be able to find out their chance of recovery with a new test developed by scientists. Mon, 02 Feb 2009 11:15:31 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/pulse_linked_to_heart_attack_riskWomen with a high resting pulse rate are more likely to have a heart attack, a study has revealed. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 03:34:46 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/hrt_doubles_risk_of_breast_cancerA study has found that women on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) are more at risk of developing breast cancer than women not given the treatment. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 02:32:31 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/obese_firsttime_mothers_at_riskObese first-time mothers are at risk of having premature and low-birthweight babies and are more likely to suffer pre-eclampsia, research has revealed. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 11:42:14 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/gps_against_surgery_abortionsA poll has found one in three GPs would refuse to work in a surgery that offered abortions after it was suggested this month that polyclinics and GP surgeries should offer women easier access to the procedure. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 02:31:24 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/contraception_checker_launchedNHS Direct has launched an online "contraception checker" to help women who think they could be pregnant. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:27:10 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/obese_mums_raise_birth_defect_riskMothers-to-be who are obese are at greater risk of having a baby with birth defects including spina bifida. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:35:57 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/board_bans_breast_implant_boxerBoxing chiefs have banned a British fighter from the ring because of her breast implants, it has emerged. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 03:19:07 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/screening_putting_women_at_riskDoctors and health specialists have said women are being subjected to unnecessary surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy because of screening for breast cancer. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:17:48 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/breastfeeding_may_help_ms_suffersA new study has suggested multiple sclerosis (MS) suffers who breastfeed are less likely to have relapses. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:08:35 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/poor_at_risk_of_cervical_cancerResearch has found women who live in deprived areas of south-east England are the most likely to develop cervical cancer of any demographic in the region. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 12:15:46 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/youngsters_get_std_test_incentiveYoung people in Herefordshire will be given a £5 shopping voucher if they take part in screening for a sexually transmitted disease. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:07:18 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/cervical_cancer_diagnosis_fallingResearchers have revealed that women were twice as likely to be diagnosed with cervical cancer 20 years ago than they are today. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:11:04 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/regular_drinking_raises_cancer_riskConsuming just one alcoholic drink a day increases the risk of cancer in women, a study has shown. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 09:10:06 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/teenage_pregnancies_on_the_riseDespite the Government pledging to halve teenage pregnancy rates by 2010, the number of under-16s falling pregnant increased by 6.5 per cent in just one year, according to the latest figures. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:02:05 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/lesbians_win_conception_battleA lesbian couple are to receive help from their local health authority in having a baby after threatening to sue for discrimination, according to reports. Fri, 27 Feb 2009 12:39:40 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/parent_rules_relaxed_for_ivf_womenWomen who have children via IVF will be given a wider choice in who they name as the second parent under new rules that will come into force next month. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:02:27 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/bio_bank_to_save_babies_livesA team of medical experts have launched a research project into repeated miscarriages and other pregnancy complications in a bid to save expectant parents the heartache of a lost pregnancy. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:54:48 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/obesity_gene_has_links_to_pcosPolycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) in women could be caused by the gene which instigates obesity, a study has shown. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 08:57:48 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/antistd_vaccine_scheme_expandedThe Welsh Assembly Government has announced girls between the ages of 14 and 18 will be offered a jab to immunise them against a sexually-transmitted disease (STD) that can lead to cervical cancer. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:56:25 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/kiss_therapy_could_boost_fertilityWomen`s fertility could be given a boost through a little "kiss" therapy, a study has shown. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:48:46 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/breast_cancer_needs_more_attentionResearch has found that 60 per cent of women in the UK with advanced "metastatic" breast cancer (MBC) think the condition receives too little public attention. Thu, 19 Mar 2009 01:44:10 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/concerns_over_testtube_babiesThe Government's watchdog on fertility issues is to warn couples seeking IVF treatment that children born as a result are 30 per cent more likely to suffer from certain health problems and genetic flaws. Mon, 23 Mar 2009 01:36:23 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/morningafter_pill_ordered_by_textLater this year, schoolgirls will be able to use their mobile phones to send a text requesting the morning-after pill. Tue, 24 Mar 2009 03:32:05 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/test_may_predict_spread_of_cancerScientists believe that a simple laboratory test can identify breast cancer that is likely to spread, helping doctors target at-risk patients. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:08:18 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/cancer_vaccine_takeup_rate_hailedFigures from the Scottish Government have revealed a high uptake of the cervical cancer vaccine among schoolgirls across the country. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:55:26 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/diamond_backs_healthy_body_imagesA new campaign to promote healthy body images in the media is being backed by TV presenter Anne Diamond, who battled with her own weight for years. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:51:32 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/two_new_cancer_genes_uncoveredThe number of gene variants known to affect the likelihood of being diagnosed with breast cancer now stands at 13 after two more were recently discovered. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:32:25 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/mums_anxiety_link_to_babys_stressBabies could be poor at sleeping if their mother had depression or anxiety during pregnancy, new research has suggested. Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:26:18 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/grapefruit_slimmer_nearly_loses_legA woman on the contraceptive pill trying out an extreme grapefruit diet had to attend hospital after nearly losing her leg when she developed a blood clot, it has been revealed. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 02:59:25 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/sunbeds_blamed_for_cancer_increaseA fatal love of sunbeds has been blamed for a huge increase in the deadliest kind of skin cancer among women in their 20s. Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:49:56 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/eggs_created_from_ovary_stem_cellsWomen made infertile from cancer treatments have been offered new hope of raising a family after eggs were created using stem cells from ovaries, it has been revealed. Tue, 14 Apr 2009 11:57:05 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/more_women_having_ivf_treatmentFigures show significantly more women are having fertility treatment in the UK compared with the early 1990s. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:19:38 GMThttpPostnatal depression may be more common among mothers of twins or triplets than other new mums, new research suggests. Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:13:51 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/prenatal_exercise_helps_babiesThe lungs and nervous systems of babies may be strengthened if mothers exercise during pregnancy, according to research from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences (KCUMB). Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:01:34 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/duchess_in_childbirth_deaths_callThe Duchess of York has called for more to be done to prevent women worldwide dying during childbirth. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:30:03 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/breastfeeding_cuts_heart_diseaseResearch suggests that women who breastfeed are less likely to suffer heart attacks, stroke or heart disease in later life. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 09:07:38 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/statin_drugs_may_help_breast_cancerBreast cancer resistance to hormone therapy could be stopped by cholesterol-lowering drugs, according to a new study. Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:54:38 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/doctor_fails_to_make_cloned_babyAn American fertility doctor has said 11 cloned human embryos were transferred into the wombs of four women in an attempt to create the world's first cloned baby. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 09:24:46 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/surge_in_demand_for_smear_testsAn increase in demand for cervical screening after Jade Goody's public battle with cancer has resulted in woman waiting up to two months for smear tests. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:41:17 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/increase_in_nhs_hospital_birthsThe number of babies being born in NHS hospitals has increased, new figures have revealed. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:27:05 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealtth/womens_sex_therapy_questionedA medical publication has questioned the effectiveness of a testosterone patch designed to boost women's flagging sex drive. Mon, 02 Mar 2009 02:32:43 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/bingedrinking_gender_gap_closingThe number of binge-drinking women has reportedly doubled in recent years, with one in six female drinkers aged over 16 now drinking too much. Wed, 06 May 2009 03:28:00 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/royal_visit_inspires_newborns_nameA newborn baby has been named after the Queen following a royal visit to a Londonderry hospital. Thu, 07 May 2009 11:38:54 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/90yearold_helps_deliver_babyA 90-year-old grandmother who thought her days of being a midwife were long past was unexpectedly sought to bring her own great-grandchild into the world. Fri, 08 May 2009 09:03:51 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/girl_8_treated_for_ovarian_cancerFamily and friends have launched a fundraising campaign for an eight-year girl diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Thu, 21 May 2009 12:10:29 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/early_menopause_may_be_geneticGenetic pointers to early menopause have been discovered at four different sites on chromosomes 19 and 20 after research involving 10,339 women in the Netherlands. Tue, 26 May 2009 12:53:39 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/cancer_checks_may_improve_survivalResearchers claim carrying out more checks during surgery could improve breast cancer survival rates. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:55:11 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/girls_unsure_of_cervical_cancer_factsResearch has found that one in three girls are unaware of the causes of cervical cancer despite former Big Brother star Jade Goody raising the profile of the disease. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 03:07:04 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/risks_for_older_mothers_highlightedLeading doctors have warned that the risks of delaying motherhood are not being taken seriously by many women. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:15:59 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/no_age_change_to_cervical_screeningThe Government has decided not to lower the age at which women are screened for cervical cancer despite efforts by campaigners. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:42:17 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/nuts_help_reduce_heart_diseaseWomen with Type 2 diabetes could reduce their risk of heart disease by eating nuts, research has suggested. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:56:44 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/new_technique_to_cut_biopsiesThe number of unnecessary biopsies performed on benign tumours could be dramatically reduced with the use of a new technique for analysing breast lesions, scientists claim. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:05:12 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/euro_clinics_ignore_safety_rulesA report has revealed that eastern European fertility clinics are ignoring safety guidelines by using multiple embryos to make women pregnant. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:33:47 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/hormone_linked_to_earlybirth_riskA premature birth is more likely for women with low levels of the hormone progesterone, researchers said. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:56:58 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/swine_flu_a_risk_to_pregnant_womenPregnant women are four times more likely to be admitted to hospital if they have swine flu than a member of the general population, US research has shown. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:33:57 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/nation_heading_for_baby_boomAn increasing demand for baby products across pharmacies in Tesco supermarkets could mean the country is set for a baby boom, it has been claimed. Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:05:55 GMThttpSeven out of 10 women who have not had children by the age of 30 are concerned that their biological clock is ticking out of time, a new poll has revealed. Tue, 04 Aug 2009 12:21:11 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/sensor_offers_pregnancy_refundA unique offer for mothers-to-be has come from the manufacturer of a fertility sensor, who are guaranteeing "pregnant in 12 months or your money back". Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:16:47 GMThttpBritain's first ever eyelash transplant has been carried out on a 19-year-old from Cheshire who suffers from an impulse disorder that makes her pull out her hair. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:36:16 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/breastfeeding_staves_off_cancerResearchers claim young women who inherit breast cancer genes can be protected against developing the disease by breastfeeding. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:10:12 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/women_unaware_of_pill_dangersWomen on the Pill may not be aware of the increased likelihood in developing venous thrombosis depending on which type they take, according to new research. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:27:25 GMThttpWomen may delay seeking help if their unborn baby stops moving should they be wrongly reassured by noises on a foetal Doppler machine, experts have warned. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:23:12 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/fertilitydrug_cancer_link_rebuttedFri, 06 Feb 2009 02:52:15 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/weight_loss_lip_balm_under_fireA lip balm designed to burn fat has been blasted as a "gimmick" which plays on women's insecurities. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:52:04 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/women_urged_to_take_more_folic_acidDue to an increase in spina bifida cases, every woman of child-bearing age has been advised to take extra folic acid. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 04:25:00 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/poll_reveals_contraceptive_mythsA new poll has revealed some of the worrying misconceptions held by women about contraception, including ideas about the use of bread and chicken skin. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:36:54 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/many_wearing_illfitting_shoesMany women purchase footwear that does not fit just because the shoes are fashionable, a survey has revealed. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:45:36 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/pregnancy_myths_still_prevalentNearly one in five mothers-to-be continue to believe the myth that eating hot and spicy curry induces labour, a poll has found. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 01:06:12 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/call_999_despite_unusual_symptomsWomen may not call 999 when having a heart attack because the "classic" symptoms are missing, a charity has warned. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 02:22:59 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/cervical_cancer_vaccine_launchedWomen across Wales and England will now have access to a vaccine against cervical cancer. Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:43:50 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/heavy_period_treatment_variesWomen should be given evidence-based treatment options before considering a hysterectomy as treatment for heavy menstrual bleeding, according to the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:04:30 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/cosmetic_op_promises_double_benefitA technique for "natural breast enlargements" using unwanted fat from the rest of the body could become available in Britain from early next year. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:40:30 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/simulator_to_make_epidurals_saferIn a bid to improve safety when administering epidurals to obese women in labour, experts are creating a simulator for practice. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:08:36 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/fertility_clinic_rating_system_changedThe Government is introducing a change in the way fertility clinics are rated to give a more accurate picture of their results. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:52:31 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/concerns_over_screening_responseOver a quarter of women in England do not attend breast cancer screenings, where around 10,000 cases of the disease are diagnosed each year, figures show. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 02:22:13 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/mother_passed_on_leukaemic_cellsResearchers at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) claim to have unquestionable evidence to prove that cancer cells can be passed from mother to child during pregnancy. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:11:14 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/pregnancy_kick_charts_unreliableKick charts, used during pregnancy to determine the health of babies, may be unreliable according to researchers in Ireland. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:21:18 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/screening_test_boosts_ivf_resultsA new screening test for IVF - called comparative genomic hybridisation (CGH) - more than doubles women's chances of conceiving, trial results show. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:16:27 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/us_group_expels_octuplets_doctorA US medical body has expelled the fertility doctor who treated mother of octuplets, Nadya Suleman. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:01:40 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/mothers_get_fit_with_pushchairsTwo new mothers have come up with an ingenious way to stay fit and look after their children at the same time. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:42:29 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/womb_transplant_within_two_yearsThe first successful human womb transplant could be carried out within two years, according to British scientists. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:12:41 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/goodys_cancer_fight_helps_figuresThe number of women attending cervical screening is on the rise thanks to Jade Goody's brave cancer fight. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 02:12:40 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/poor_air_raises_miscarriage_riskResearchers have found that air pollution can disrupt cell development in embryos, and lead to miscarriages. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:11:47 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/drug_to_prevent_premature_labourResearchers at Newcastle University have found that a drug used to treat cancer can stop contractions and may prevent premature labour. Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:26:55 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/womens_heart_attack_survival_risesThe chance of surviving a heart attack as a woman has risen dramatically, new research has revealed. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:18:40 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/date_rape_drug_blamed_for_hangoversAcademics have revealed that students wrongly link date rape drugs to the results of a "bad night out". Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:18:40 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/migraines_linked_with_stroke_riskMigraines have been linked to an increased risk of stroke by a round-up of surveys. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:43:34 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/exercise_cuts_risk_of_diabetesPeople at high risk of diabetes can reduce the chances of developing the disease by following a healthy diet and doing exercise, according to research. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:12:50 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/us_breakthrough_in_infertilityCouples who have experienced infertility problems may be helped by US research that has created the immature cells that give rise to sperm and eggs. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:12:50 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/lying_still_boosts_pregnancyWomen are more likely to conceive using artificial insemination if they lie still for 15 minutes after the procedure, research has suggested. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:36:33 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/baby_worries_peak_at_five_monthsFirst-time mothers are prone to feeling a peak in anxiety about their baby five months and one week after giving birth, research has found. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:11:57 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/drugs_hope_for_cervical_cancerScientists say they have found potentially new treatment for cervical cancer in drugs that block the effects of female hormone oestrogen. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:23:55 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/vagina_cosmetics_may_be_dangerousWomen are being warned about the potential risks of "designer vaginas", as experts warn there is a "shocking lack" of evidence that the procedure is safe. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 03:47:49 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/britain_has_highest_abortion_rateTeenage pregnancies have risen by over a third in the last decade, the numbers substantially contributing to Britain replacing France as the country with the highest number of abortions carried out in Europe. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:12:18 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/op_paves_way_for_organ_regrowthGroundbreaking research enabling women to 'regrow' breasts after a mastectomy could one day be used on other body parts - including organs. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:00:11 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/study_finds_new_female_viagraA failed antidepressant can be used to boost women's sex drive, US researchers have concluded. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:18:15 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/statin_intake_to_cut_heart_riskHeart attack risk in women could be reduced with the help of a statin, even if they do not have high cholesterol, a study has found. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:40:39 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/half_of_uk_women_lack_vitamin_aA genetic defect in almost half of Britain's women reduces their ability to produce Vitamin A, new research has suggested. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:40:39 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/hope_for_improved_fertility_ratesScientists have claimed that eggs donated by young women could be used to repair the damaged eggs of older women, increasing the chances of successful fertilisation. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:31:36 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/study_warns_of_safesex_mythsA study has warned that lack of knowledge about safe sex is leading to misconceptions about the matter. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:59:46 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/cancer_patients_to_get_hair_adviceHairdressing chain Toni And Guy is partnering with a charity to support cancer patients whose hair has been lost or damaged through treatment. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:00:44 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/brown_highlights_childbirth_deathsSarah Brown has issued a rallying cry to midwives as she highlighted the issue of maternal mortality. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:11:25 GMThttpA High Court judge has ruled that advice given to medical professionals in Northern Ireland about abortion was potentially misleading prompting the Government to withdraw and further clarify the guidelines. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:07:02 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/genes_to_blame_for_greying_hairGreying hair among women has more to do with genes than stress or lifestyle, according to a new study. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 11:44:50 GMThttpA doctor has criticised the growing trend among pregnant women to rely on the services of doulas, claiming it implies failures within NHS support and could compromise patient care. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:34:27 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/breastfeeding_may_cut_health_risksA 20-year study has found that mothers who breastfeed their babies may be protecting themselves against a condition linked to heart disease and diabetes. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 09:06:02 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/study_urges_vitamin_d_awarenessA Scottish Government study has stressed that pregnant women must be educated about the importance of taking vitamin D supplements. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 01:29:34 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/prozac_raises_the_risk_of_strokeAnti-depressants such as Prozac increase the risk of stroke and premature death among post-menopausal women, according to US research published in Archives of Internal Medicine. Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:49:16 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/breast_cancer_dna_variations_foundScientists have discovered that breast cancer may actually be made up of a host of different diseases rather than simply being a condition in its own right. Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:48:51 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/breastmilk_not_necessarily_bestA Norwegian study has suggested that breastmilk is not necessarily the best food for a child's health during the first months of life. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 08:43:49 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/eating_during_labour_deemed_safeExperts have said that women going through labour should be able to eat and drink whatever they want. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 03:32:14 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/test_predicts_breast_cancer_relapseBreast cancer patients with a high risk of relapsing could one day be identified by a genetic test, it has been revealed. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 01:52:34 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/praise_for_new_contraceptive_pillA contraceptive pill that can work for nearly a week after unprotected sex has been called an 'exciting' development by campaigners. Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:16:16 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/violent_past_affects_pregnanciesWomen who are "aggressive and disruptive" during their own adolescence are at a higher risk of suffering depression in pregnancy, a study has found. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:16:35 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/fpa_warns_age_is_no_contraceptiveThe Family Planning Association (FPA) has warned women over 35 not to risk unplanned pregnancy by abandoning contraception, as age alone is not a contraceptive. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:01:24 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/woman_tells_of_unexpected_baby_joyA new mother from Bristol, who was told she could never have children, has described how she thought her baby bump was a problem connected to an ovarian cyst. Tue, 09 Feb 2010 01:01:24 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/mothers_joy_after_13year_ordealA Brighton mother has spoken of her joy at giving birth to her "little miracle" after 13 years of trying - involving 18 miscarriages. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:34:41 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/widow_conceives_baby_through_ivfA Somerset widow who lost her husband to bone cancer 17 months ago has become pregnant with his baby through IVF. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:48:57 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/new_mother_creates_medical_historyA Danish doctor who battled cancer has become the first woman in the world to give birth to a second baby after having her fertility restored with frozen ovarian tissue. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:47:16 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/women_unaware_of_ovarian_cancerMore than half (56%) of women with ovarian cancer knew nothing about the disease before their diagnosis, according to a survey. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:24:16 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/call_to_raise_womens_hiv_awarenessLow awareness about the dangers of HIV may be putting British women at greater risk of infection, says a study that shows nearly three-quarters have never been tested for the virus. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:31:58 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/gene_test_to_aid_breast_cancer_cureScientists have come up with a gene test that can determine if a type of chemotherapy will be effective on breast cancer patients. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:31:58 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/bone_pills_good_for_breast_cancerBreast cancer risk could be reduced by more than a third with the help of pills used to treat brittle bones, research has suggested. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:18:42 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/earlier_checks_could_save_livesCountless women could be saved from cervical cancer if pelvic examinations were conducted earlier, the Advisory Committee on Cervical Screening (ACCS) has claimed. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 11:57:24 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/stars_back_safe_motherhood_campaignA star-studded event has been held to campaign for safe motherhood and improved health standards during pregnancy and childbirth. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:30:33 GMThttp://www.pruhealth.co.uk/health_answers/clinical/in_the_news/Womenshealth/drinking_wine_wards_off_fat__studyWomen can keep slim by drinking alcohol in moderate quantities, according to US scientists. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:49:35 GMT