Dealing with bites and stings
Everyone has suffered from that incredibly itchy bite that keeps you awake at night. Although some people seem far more susceptible to being bitten and...
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.
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Former heavy drinkers left with communication problems
Communication problems for alcoholics continue long after they have stopped drinking, a new study has revealed. Previous research has shown heavy drinkers struggle to interpret...
Why shift workers are more prone to obesity
The mystery of why night shift workers face increased risk of obesity and other metabolic illnesses is starting to unravel, a new study in the...
Opioids are not a class issue
Over the last five years at the Priory’s Hayes Grove Hospital, I have seen a rise in the abuse of, and dependence on, over-the-counter preparations...
Mother’s heart beat linked to small babies
Pregnant women who develop high blood pressure, or have small babies, may have hearts that pump less blood with each beat. The findings, from Imperial...
The life of the single woman
Being a single woman in our society today is tough. We live in a culture that still sees ‘happily ever after’ as being in a...
New parents and social media
Does linking up with other new parents on Facebook and Instagram make us happier? The answer it would seem is not. A survey by the...
Bike week is here!
Bike Week, delivered by Cycling UK, is an annual opportunity to promote cycling and show how cycling can easily be part of everyday life by...
Wedding first aid
As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare to tie the knot, first aid expert Emma Hammett of First Aid for Life looks at all the...
