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The global cost of unsafe abortion
The global cost of unsafe abortion Seven million women a year in the developing world are treated in healthcare facilities for complications following unsafe abortion, finds a study published in
Researchers reveal mystery of how contractions in labour grow stronger
Researchers reveal mystery of how contractions in labour grow stronger Scientists, for the first time, have identified a mechanism in the muscle cells of the uterus that could point to
10–11 Nov 2015 RCM annual conference
10–11 November 2015 Royal College of Midwives annual conference This RCM course in Croydon is essential for all doctors practising obstetrics and repairing perineal tears but will also be useful
Smoking ban linked to drop in stillbirths and newborn deaths
Smoking ban linked to drop in stillbirths and newborn deaths Stillbirths have dropped by almost eight per cent in England since the smoking ban was introduced, research shows. The study
New research uncovers important molecule in ovarian cancer
New research uncovers important molecule in ovarian cancer Scientists at Lawson Health Research Institute in Canada have uncovered an important new target for ovarian cancer therapy. Contrary to current research
More fat around heart during menopause raises risk for heart disease
More fat around heart during menopause raises risk for heart disease – Late- and post-menopausal women have significantly greater volumes of fat around their hearts – a risk factor for
Experimental drug could treat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause
Experimental drug could treat hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause Researchers in Texas have discovered an experimental medication that treats hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms without the life-threatening
US breast milk is glyphosate free
US breast milk is glyphosate free Washington State University (WSU) scientists have found that glyphosate, the main ingredient in the herbicide Roundup, does not accumulate in mother’s breast milk. The
Ovarian hormones play genes like a fiddle
Ovarian hormones play genes like a fiddle A complex relationship between genes, hormones and social factors can lead to eating disorders in women. Kelly Klump, an eating disorder expert at
Diet and exercise does not prevent gestational diabetes in obese women
Diet and exercise does not prevent gestational diabetes in obese women A diet and exercise regime for high-risk obese pregnant women, while effective in promoting a healthy lifestyle, does not
