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women’s health
Falling pregnant again after still birth
Waiting a short time to conceive again after a stillbirth isn’t harmful for mother or baby, a new study finds.
Should women control their own mammogram?
A study shows that handing over the mammogram controls to the woman being tested led to similar clinical results, but with less pain.
Can omega-3 reduce risk of pre-term birth?
New research shows that women who took omega-3 supplements were less likely to have a baby born prematurely.
CAMs not a menopausal symptom remedy
Many Australian women are using complementary medicines to treat menopausal symptoms – despite there being little evidence for their effectiveness.
Bacteria and breast cancer
Given the presence of bacteria in breast tissue, researchers have started to ask whether changes in bacteria can alter breast cancer risk.
Important news for women in their childbearing years
Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia or CIN is a pre-cancerous change in the surface of the cervix that must be removed or destroyed, so where does that leave women’s choices with regards to childbirth?
Can exercise help prevent ovarian cancer?
Two studies shed new light on the benefit of physical activity in potentially reducing the risk of women developing and dying from ovarian cancer.
How will pollution affect the next generation?
A recent study focused on the consequences of air pollution on pregnancy and the health effects on the babies. These are the results.
Are kids good for your health?
A new study has shown that child-initiated intervention has positive effects on the lifestyle of their mothers and can bring about positive healthy changes for themselves and their families.
