Women's Health

1 August 2013

Women pressured to get back to post-baby body after just a month

When celebrity parents seemingly bounce back to their pre-pregnancy body it can put pressure on everyay people and make them wonder why their body isn't like that.  It most likely has ...
28 July 2013

Health tips for new mums

Of course, thanks to the birth of Prince George on Monday there has been baby fever this week. But we're thinking about those yummy mummies instead.  Anjum Anand, TV chef, best-selling ...
24 July 2013

Don’t let cystitis spoil your summer

Many British women opting for a holiday abroad this summer may be worried about cystitis, a urinary tract infection which is prevalent in holiday-makers and honeymooners. Though a very common ...
3 July 2013

Working nights increases breast cancer risk

Women working night shifts are at greater risk of breast cancer, according to new research. Working night shifts for 30 or more years doubles the risk of developing breast cancer, and ...
24 June 2013

More than a third of women will suffer from domestic violence

More than a third of women worldwide will suffer from domestic violence in their lifetime, according to a new study.  Some 35 per cent of all women will experience either intimate ...
23 June 2013

New natural IVF treatment may reduce complications

A new, more natural in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment offering hope for women at risk of life-threatening complications from traditional fertility treatments has been pioneered at the IVF Unit in ...
18 June 2013

Menopause: What are the symptoms and how can you beat them?

Even today, many symptoms of the menopause remain taboo subjects, which leads to many women suffering in silence. In our live webTV show we’ll be talking about the menopause, its symptoms ...
4 June 2013

Festifeel: The festival for women’s health

With 1 in 8 women being diagnosed with breast cancer at some stage in their life, Festifeel is kicking off the summer for the fourth time running to help raise ...
3 June 2013

Long-term benefits of breast cancer drug Tamoxifen

Taking tamoxifen for 10 rather than five years halves the risk of women dying from the most common kind of breast cancer, according to new research being presented at this ...
17 May 2013

Majority of women would do the same as Angelina Jolie

The news of Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy reached us this week and it sent shockwaves around the world, proving breast cancer can happen to anyone. But what sort of affect has ...
16 May 2013

Pregnancy health advice

When you are pregnant or breastfeeding it can be a time when you need more information and advice on how to manage your health and in particular, the products you ...
8 May 2013

Unintended pregnancies increase the risk of postpartum depression

Women who get pregnant unintentionally are four times more likely to suffer from postpartum depression, according to new research.  The study, published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, found ...
2 May 2013

Breast implants increase cancer risk

Cosmetic breast implants could increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer by 40%, according to new research. The implants themselves are not believed to cause cancer, but make it harder for ...
18 April 2013

Light drinking whilst pregnant is fine for baby

Pregnant women who drink small amounts of alcohol during their pregnancy aren’t causing harm to their child, a new study finds. Whilst we’re aware of the effect heavy drinking whislt pregnant, ...
17 April 2013

Women unaware of the common health issues that could put pregnancy at risk

Women in the UK are more likely to know about intimate beauty treatments than they are about serious health issues that could make them six times more likely to miscarry ...
24 March 2013

Women who wash intimate areas with soap at risk of an STI

Keeping clean is something we all obviously stride to do, but could it increase the chances of infections? Washing our intimate areas with soaps and shower gels puts us at a ...
24 March 2013

Celebrities back Save the Children’s Breastfeeding Campaign

Model Penny Lancaster and TV Actress Zoe Lucker have both declared their support for Save the Children’s No Child Born to Die campaign. It aims to get more health workers trained ...
23 March 2013

Breast cancer sufferers can now grow their own breast tissue

Women suffering from breast cancer face the prospect of being able to grow their own breast tissue in a procedure pioneered by Japanese scientists. Research teams have successfully managed to replace ...
18 March 2013

What to eat when you're pregnant

Good nutrition is important for everyone, but when you are pregnant or breastfeeding your diet and nutritional requirements may change slightly. Eating a healthy and balanced diet will not only support ...
15 March 2013

Dairy products reduce your breast cancer survival chance

High-fat dairy products could reduce your chance of breast cancer survival after diagnosis, according to new research. Patients who consume high-fat dairy products following breast cancer diagnosis increase their chances of ...
14 March 2013

The new way to diagnose breast cancer

Getting tested for breast cancer is a worrying and long process for women, but there may now be a way that could take away the anxious wait for results.  The technique ...
4 March 2013

Celebrities urge mothers and daughters to be breast aware this Mother's Day

Leah Wood is also helping support the campaign Kelly Hoppen, Heidi Range and Leah Wood are just some of the celebrities who are helping to support a new campaign to urge ...
26 February 2013

Pregnancy health: The importance of hydration

During pregnancy most women are likely to pay more attention to living healthily and eating a healthy diet, but there is a chance that they may still overlook a key ...
22 February 2013

Pregnancy advice: Nutritional benefits of eating eggs for mother and baby

Myths around eating eggs, which are now safer and more nutrient-dense than ever, mean millions of mums-to-be and their babies are missing out on the proven nutritional benefits of eggs. A ...