Remote private GP Service
Bupa Health Clinics has launched a new remote GP service to offer telephone and video consultations to anyone with any health concerns. During the Covid-19...
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.
Practical ways to make your birth better
Siobhan Miller, founder of the Positive Birth Company and author of bestselling book 'Practical Ways to Make Your Birth Better' commented: "One in five women...
Covid-19: Being a midwife is a privilege
As the world celebrates the work of midwives - and as the University of Bradford sends 40 of its student midwives into practice during the...
Overeating and alcohol in lockdown
Life in lockdown is having a significant impact on our health. Recognising the triggers for over-eating or increased alcohol intake during the pandemic; experts look...
Women still being overlooked on PPE
A survey of Prospect members has shown that women are still being overlooked when it comes to appropriate PPE. Size and fit are extremely important...
Online therapy service during the Pandemic
Priory’s online therapy service enables people to access help from expert therapists from their home. During this difficult time, people needing help for mental health...
How to Unwind in the Wild with Daniel Start
Wilderness expert Daniel Start talks to Rebecca Wallersteiner about his 3 new ‘Wild Guides’ published this Spring, with tips on how to unwind in the...
Sleep apnoea and daytime alertness
Novel computational methods provide new insight into daytime alertness in people with sleep apnoea. New polysomnography parameters are better than conventional ones at describing how...
Comment on NHS suspending home births in some areas of country
Siobhan Miller, founder of ThePositive Birth Company, comments on the NHS suspending home births in some areas of the country: "The coronavirus is already causing...
RCM plea to help deliver safe care for pregnant women
The Royal College of Midwives has today made a plea to NHS leaders to protect the safety of pregnant women by ringfencing maternity services in...
