Breastfeeding is worth trying
Back in the 1970s breastfeeding rates were incredibly low. Only around 28% of women in the UK breastfed their babies…
Women’s Health
Yin Yang1 and breast cancer
Scientists have unveiled clues about a mysterious molecule called Yin Yang1 - and revealed it may fuel tumour growth in…
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…
You’re somebody’s type
Giving blood saves lives. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6dAPXpUjCE
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…