Women's Health

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 ...
13 February 2013

Lung cancer set to become main cause of cancer deaths in women

Lung cancer is likely to overtake breast cancer as the main cause of cancer deaths among European women. New research published in the cancer journal Annals of Oncology found that this ...
7 February 2013

Strawberries and blueberries cut risk of heart attack by a third in women

Eating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries per week may help women reduce their risk of a heart attack by one-third – according to new research from the ...
21 January 2013

Cervical cancer symptom's not enough to warrant a visit to the doctor

A leading charity is calling for women to be aware of the signs of cervical cancer as new figures out today show that women are more likely to take action ...
14 January 2013

Make your pregnancy enjoyable

Creating a human inside your body is a wonderful journey itself. However, many of pregnant women experience “side symptoms” of pregnancy – morning sickness, tiredness, unusual cravings, you name it! ...

27 December 2012

Treating thrush and cystitis

It may be Christmas, but that doesn't mean that we should avoid any health problems. Here we share the advice on how to treat thrush and cystitis.  Thrush Thrush is so common ...
25 December 2012

Avoid morning sickness

We all know that Kate Middleton was suffering from morning sickness, but now that the whole fuss has blew over it doesn't mean that other women aren't still having to ...
22 December 2012

Pregnancy sleeping tips

We know how crucial sleep and comfort is throughout pregnancy, so we've got these tips for a night's sleep.  Damian Topping, Sleep Expert at Dreams says: “Over the last twenty five ...
9 December 2012

Morning sickness myths busted

The Duchess of Cambridge left the King Edward VII Hospital in central London following three nights under observation after suffering from acute morning sickness, last week.  Yvonne Mourah, Pharmacist at John ...
29 November 2012

Bacterial Vaginosis: Do you know the facts?

1 in 3 British women will suffer from Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) - the UK’s most common vaginal infection - at some point in their lives. Despite this, an online survey conducted ...
28 November 2012

Vitamin D helps to combat breast cancer

Breast cancer is the most frequent type of cancer affecting women worldwide. Although the chances of recovery are around 90%, this only applies if the cancer is detected early. Surgery, ...
16 November 2012

Ease your menopausal pain with pharmacy products

Pharmacists are highly qualified healthcare professionals available on every high street without an appointment. So it’s not surprising that some women are using over-the-counter (OTC) products to ease mild to ...
30 October 2012

Women risking anaemia and osteoporosis by not addressing digestive complaints

British women are putting their health at risk by ignoring seemingly ‘unimportant’ digestive complaints, according to a new survey by a2 Milk UK. Despite an overwhelming majority of British women experiencing ...
27 October 2012

New drug could bring hope to millions of women living with fibroids

A new treatment will be launched in the UK which could help the millions of women suffering from uterine fibroids – a condition which is the most common cause of ...