22 November 2016

Depression during pregnancy is associated with abnormal brain structure in children

Depressive symptoms in women during and after pregnancy are associated with reduced thickness of the cortex-the outer layer of the...

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21 November 2016

Children of severely obese mothers at higher risk of ADHD

Babies born to severely overweight mothers have a greater chance of developing conditions such as ADHD, research has found. Public...

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18 November 2016

Women experience marked decline in sexual function in months immediately before and after onset of menopause

Women experience a notable decline in sexual function approximately 20 months before and one year after their last menstrual period,...

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15 November 2016

Depressed, suicidal, crippled financially: the real impact of fertility struggles in the UK

A major new national survey from leading patient charity Fertility Network UK, released at the start of National Fertility Awareness...

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14 November 2016

Ovarian transplantation might be possible in future

Approximately 11 per cent of women worldwide suffer from premature ovarian failure. This can have many different causes: chemotherapy administered...

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11 November 2016

Poor nutrition during pregnancy can cause early aging of baby’s heart

New research has shown that the child of a slightly undernourished mother with poor nutrition is more likely to suffer...

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2 November 2016

Cervical cancer screening could be less frequent, start later

Women may only need cervical cancer screening every five-10 years - instead of every three years, as currently recommended -...

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31 October 2016

Clinical trial confirms GP-prescribed treatments are effective for women with heavy periods

The largest and longest running clinical trial of medical therapies for heavy periods has found that women can be greatly...

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