Latest NewsNew study reveals ‘morning after pill’ may help prevent breast cancer CoreyNovember 8, 2025 Researchers at the Manchester Breast Centre, based at The University of Manchester, found that blocking the effects of the hormone progesterone, using ulipristal acetate, a drug already used on the NHS, may reduce the risk of breast cancer developing in women before the menopause who have a strong family history of the disease. Breast CancerBritish Studyemergency contraceptivesHealthcareReproductive rights