Women's health

Scientists identify 12 new genes linked to ovarian cancer

Scientists identify 12 new genes linked to ovarian cancer

'Infertile' women conceive despite early menopause after blood plasma jabs

'Infertile' women conceive despite early menopause after blood plasma jabs

Study shows that obese pregnant mums more likely to have cerebral palsy babies

Study shows that obese pregnant mums more likely to have cerebral palsy babies

Gene mutation may be linked to unexplained female infertility

Gene mutation may be linked to unexplained female infertility

In Japan first, woman gives birth using egg from anonymous donor

In Japan first, woman gives birth using egg from anonymous donor

Oral contraceptives offer women long-term cancer protection

Oral contraceptives offer women long-term cancer protection

Skinny jeans and big fluffy hoods 'contribute to back pain'

Skinny jeans and big fluffy hoods 'contribute to back pain'

Failed IVF treatment raises risk of heart disease and strokes

Failed IVF treatment raises risk of heart disease and strokes

Hair dyes and contraception linked to chemicals that can cause breast cancer

Hair dyes and contraception linked to chemicals that can cause breast cancer

Breastfeeding may reduce risk of metabolic syndrome

Breastfeeding may reduce risk of metabolic syndrome

Spanish 64-year-old gives birth to healthy twins

Spanish 64-year-old gives birth to healthy twins

Childless women face higher risk of early menopause, study says

Childless women face higher risk of early menopause, study says

Electrically stimulating parts of the brain could help cure bulimia as it eases cravings for food

Electrically stimulating parts of the brain could help cure bulimia as it eases cravings for food

Glucose supplements may shorten labour time

Glucose supplements may shorten labour time

Extreme PMS symptoms may be caused by a parasite carried by your CAT

Extreme PMS symptoms may be caused by a parasite carried by your CAT

6 lifestyle changes you can make to manage endometriosis

6 lifestyle changes you can make to manage endometriosis

Too much sitting, too little exercise may accelerate biological aging

Too much sitting, too little exercise may accelerate biological aging

US panel recommends folic acid supplements for young women

US panel recommends folic acid supplements for young women

Blood pressure before pregnancy could predict baby's sex

Blood pressure before pregnancy could predict baby's sex

Scientists gain new insights into molecular mechanisms of breast cancer development

Scientists gain new insights into molecular mechanisms of breast cancer development

5 mistakes a pregnant woman should avoid

5 mistakes a pregnant woman should avoid

Why are women more likely to get arthritis?

Why are women more likely to get arthritis?

Sports can help cure hot flushes during the menopause

Sports can help cure hot flushes during the menopause

Why pregnant women should AVOID beauty products

Why pregnant women should AVOID beauty products

Pregnancy changes a woman's brain structure for at least 2 years after giving birth

Pregnancy changes a woman's brain structure for at least 2 years after giving birth

Woman has baby using ovary frozen in childhood

Woman has baby using ovary frozen in childhood

No need to delay getting pregnant after miscarriage, study says

No need to delay getting pregnant after miscarriage, study says

Wearing high heels regularly can lead to premature osteoarthritis

Wearing high heels regularly can lead to premature osteoarthritis

Lonely women have lower breast cancer survival rates, study says

Lonely women have lower breast cancer survival rates, study says

Women have always lived longer, study finds

Women have always lived longer, study finds