Why Looking After Yourself Should Be the New Norm
It seems the norm for us all to be busy in life and not think anything of it. While we seem to be steering away...
Women’s Health
The Women’s Health section explores a wide range of topics relating to women’s health, including breast and ovarian cancer, fertility, childbirth, and sexual health. It emphasises the importance of a global, multidisciplinary approach to these issues, addressing challenges such as delayed endometriosis diagnoses and the impact of climate change on pregnant women. The section also delves into the psychological aspects of health, like managing ‘chemo-brain’ in breast cancer survivors, and explores the genetic links between conditions like endometriosis and IBS, highlighting the diverse and complex nature of women’s health concerns.
Constipation? BUPA Dr Tim Woodman shares his advice
Are you suffering from constipation? Ahead of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Tim Woodman, Medical Director, Policy and Cancer Services, Bupa UK Insurance, explores the...
NHS approval of endometriosis therapy Ryeqo enhances patient care
NHS approval of endometriosis therapy Ryeqo enhances patient care, eases healthcare strain, says GlobalData. A new endometriosis pill, relugolix combination therapy (Ryeqo), has been approved...
Why women are less likely to receive CPR or survive cardiac arrest
Studies across the UK and the rest of the world reveal that there is continuing stigma and reticence concerning giving CPR to someone with breasts....
Climate change may be delaying births
Climate change may be delaying births - New Curtin University research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase...
Endometriosis poses substantial burden on Australia’s health system
Endometriosis poses substantial burden on Australia’s health system: University of Queensland researchers have conducted the first longitudinal study on the impact of endometriosis on Australia’s...
Promoting menstrual health awareness in Indigenous communities
Promoting menstrual health awareness in Indigenous communities - University of Queensland researchers have launched a menstrual health teaching guide for classrooms co-designed with Aboriginal and...
Genetic Link Between Depression and Heart Disease in Women
Women who have a high genetic risk of depression are more likely to develop heart disease, University of Queensland researchers have found. During a study...
Fear of Childbirth Impairs Breastfeeding Success
Fear of childbirth is associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding: The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth...
Sex hormones modulate the immune system
Sex hormones modulate the immune system to influence disease risk differently. Researchers have uncovered how hormones profoundly affect our immune systems, explaining why men and...
