17 April 2017

New drug offers hope for menopausal women experiencing frequent hot flushes

Women plagued by frequent hot flushes during the menopause could cut the number of flushes by almost three-quarters, thanks to...

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14 April 2017

South Asian women could be more at risk of developing osteoporosis in later life

Pre-menopausal South Asian women could be more at risk of developing osteoporosis in later life than white Caucasian women, a...

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12 April 2017

Birth control pills may protect against some cancers for decades

When it comes to oral contraceptives, women often hear about the increased cancer risk they pose. A new study, however,...

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10 April 2017

Post-menopausal women with a family history of breast cancer should be offered anastrozole

Women whose close family members have had breast cancer, particularly at an early age, may benefit from taking anastrozole to reduce...

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7 April 2017

Researchers find gene to impact women’s fertility

It has been estimated that more than 80 million people in the world have an unfulfilled desire to have children....

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5 April 2017

Preparation is key to creating a stronger healthcare sector

A shortage of healthcare professionals is one of the major issues facing today’s National Health Service. Activate Learning’s Career Pathway Director...

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3 April 2017

New tool developed to predict severe risks in mothers with pregnancy complications

Researchers have developed a new triage tool that could save mothers’ and babies’ lives by predicting whether pregnant women diagnosed with...

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31 March 2017

Changes to midwifery legislation come in to force

Long awaited changes to the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) legislation have come in to force. These important changes will...

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