13 h. ago Doctors issue warning over deadly risk of contraceptive pill for women with common condition

A major study has revealed an alarming risk factor for some women who take the mini pill

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17 h. ago Doctors issue warning as they discover deadly risk of contraceptive pill for specific group of women

British researchers found women who used the progestogen-only pill - often dubbed the mini-pill - were more than a third more likely to suffer an attack than never users.

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18 h. ago Mini pill linked to ‘elevated’ asthma attack risk among some women – study

The risk was only found to be increased among certain women with asthma.

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59 h. ago How menopause symptoms could predict women’s risk of dementia

Menopause can provide early warning signs, write Jasper Crockford, Maryam Ghahremani and Zahinoor Ismail

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59 h. ago The new biohackers: Inside the quiet rebellion of women upgrading their bodies

Faced with a medical establishment that doesn’t serve them, a volatile political environment, and a technological revolution, some women are taking longevity into their own hands, Holly Baxter reports

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5 d. ago WASPI women warn Labour at risk of losing seats due to State Pension age compensation

New research also indicates proposed changes to PIP could prove costly for the UK Government at the next election.

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8 d. ago CHRISTOPHER STEVENS: Documentary that lays bare a shattering truth: The grooming of young girls is as bad as ever

A report that identified more than 330 young women at risk from Asian grooming gangs was deemed 'toxic' and suppressed by the Home Office , according to a Channel 4 documentary.

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8 d. ago The fearless women risking it all to rid Ukraine of Russia's landmines: The Mail meets brave volunteers combing for explosives in the world's largest minefield

Dressed in an armoured vest and explosive-proof helmet Nika, 39, looks almost unrecognisable from her carefree pre-war self.

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1 week ago Eni Aluko denies criticising Ian Wright for media work in women’s football

Pundit laments ‘clickbait’ after controversial commentsIan Wright has long advocated for women’s gameEni Aluko has denied she “attacked” Ian Wright with her comments over his involvement as a pundit in women’s football.Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour this week, the former England forward discussed the risk of men blocking opportunities for female broadcasters in women’s football. When asked by the presenter Clare McDonnell whether Wright was an example of someone taking up space that could be occupied by a woman, Aluko said: “I’ve worked with Ian a long time and, you know, I think he’s a brilliant broadcaster. But I think he’s aware of just how much he’s doing in the women’s game. I think he should be aware of that.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Pregnant women being low in iron could increase risk of heart defects in babies

'Game changer' discovery sparks urgent trials to see if taking iron supplements could cut the risk of deadly congenital heart disease in newborns

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2 w. ago Researchers discover key factor that makes women 80% more likely to die from breast cancer

Women with a syndrome related to lifestyle factors are 80 per cent more likely to die from breast cancer, a shocking new study has revealed.

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3 w. ago Warning to asthma sufferers: Using inhalers at certain times of day could increase risk of attack

Patients could see their lives transformed with a new treatment plan that changes when they take their medication, experts have revealed.

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3 w. ago Poor teeth brushing could be putting women at risk of migraines

Bacteria in the mouth were linked to pain conditions, researchers discovered, with good oral habits potentially easing the discomfort and improving overall wellbeing.

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3 w. ago What is the pregnancy drug DES? The medication given to 300,000 women now linked to 'rare cancer risk'

The anti-miscarriage drug Diethylstilbestrol was prescribed on the NHS for nearly four decades

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4 w. ago Pregnancy drug DES is like 'hidden thalidomide' as women 'face higher cancer risk for treatment'

Suzanne Massey, 56, from Liverpool, believes an anti-miscarriage drug given to her mum while she was pregnant is to blame for a lifetime of health woes

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4 w. ago Women should avoid all alcohol to reduce risk of breast cancer, charity says

World Cancer Research Fund goes further than UK and WHO advice on alcohol after review of evidenceWomen should avoid alcohol altogether to reduce their risk of breast cancer, a charity has warned.The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has published a review of evidence on how diet and lifestyle factors can play a role in the development of the disease. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Climate hazards including up to 120 mile per hour winds threatening Scottish women’s football

Climate change could pose a serious risk to more than a third of pitches where Scottish Women’s Premier League (SWPL) teams play over the next 25 years, according to new climate modelling released by Green Football’s Great Save and Zurich Resilience Solutions.

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