HIV antiretroviral therapy reduces cancer risk
Prompt initiation of antiretroviral therapy reduces cancer risk in HIV patients: HIV patients have an increased risk of developing skin and mucosal cancers, even though...
Sexual Health
The Sexual Health category provides evidence-based insights into sexual wellbeing, relationships and health across the lifespan. It covers topics such as safe practices, reproductive health, consent and common conditions, while addressing stigma and promoting informed, respectful discussion. With practical guidance and expert-informed perspectives, this category aims to support physical, emotional and relational wellbeing.
Cervical cancer rates set to double for over 50s
Cervical cancer rates set to double among over 50s over next 20 years: A new model, commissioned by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, has found that...
No evidence that conversion therapy works
Coventry University research finds no evidence that conversion therapy works and it may be damaging to people's mental health Academics from Coventry University's Faculty of...
Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month
Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month: Survival rates will be negatively impacted with only 9% of women considering gynaecological health an important health condition, This Gynaecological Cancer...
Cervical screening results leading to shame
Cervical screening results leading to shame: Charity worried low HPV awareness is increasing stigma in cervical screening. Cervical Screening Awareness Week runs from 14th – 20th...
National AIDS Trust’s response to policy change
National AIDS Trust’s response to NHS Blood and Transplant’s changes to blood, plasma and platelet donations from 14 June 2021 Deborah Gold, Chief Executive of...
Rise in women turning to ‘Dr Google’
Rise In Women Turning To 'Dr Google' For 'Unusual' Symptoms: At different stages of your life, you may have questions about women’s health, such as...
Thrush and vaginal health
Thrush and vaginal health: New survey highlights why it’s important to talk openly about thrush and vaginal health: Glasgow-based GP Dr Punam Krishan – who...
Lady Garden
The Lady Garden Foundation is a national health charity on a mission to raise awareness and funding for gynaecological health. January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness...
Faster action on at-home cervical screening
Charity calls for faster action on at-home cervical screening: New research conducted by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust1 during the pandemic has found that 32% of women...
