Cosmetic surgery boosts some people’s mental health – but for others it makes problems worse: Many hope having cosmetic surgery will bring real mental health improvements. Oleksandr Berezko/ Shutterstock Demand for cosmetic procedures are higher than ever. From breast augmentations to “tweakments” such as lip fillers and Botox, more and more people around the world …
Tyson Fury’s Netflix series highlights the mental health challenges faced by Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities: The Netflix documentary series, At Home With The Furys, provides a fascinating look at the day to day life of Tyson Fury, family man and heavyweight boxing world champion. A particular source of pride for Tyson is his heritage …
Bones play an important role in our health – here’s how to keep them strong: Weight lifting helps keep the bones strong. Liderina/ Shutterstock Just as our muscles lose strength as we get older, so do our bones. This can have a serious effect on our lifestyle, and boosts risk of fractures – which are linked …
Introducing our latest e-book: Women’s Health Matters: Welcome to the launch of our latest e-book, Women’s Health Matters. This e-book is a curated collection of the best insights, research and advice featured as part of our recent six-week women-led series of the same name. Women’s Health Matters is a comprehensive resource designed to empower women …
Like many women, I didn’t know I was autistic until adulthood – how late diagnosis can hurt mental health and self image: Dagerotip/Shutterstock For many women, adult diagnoses of autism are “a light in the darkness”, an epiphany of self-understanding. My “lightbulb moment” came in my late 20s. “They thought you were autistic,” my mum …
Polycystic ovary syndrome and gut health: what you need to know: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects around 8% to 13% of women during their reproductive years. Symptoms include irregular menstrual cycles, acne, excessive facial hair growth, voice changes, ovarian cysts and challenges in conception. It can also increase your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes …
Why it’s good to talk about women’s health at work, according to research: Lucky Business/Shutterstock In the past couple of years, women’s health and wellbeing in mid to later life has gone from being whispered about in the shadows to being the subject of documentaries, newspaper articles and breakfast TV discussions. This “celebrity endorsement” of …
Kenya: Ongata Rongai boom town destroyed two vital rivers – new study flags a major health risk: Over the past 10 years, Ongata Rongai, a satellite town on the edge of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has experienced uncontrolled development and exponential population growth. Because of its appealing location close to the city, it’s jumped from just …
No evidence to show whether autism health passports are effective – new review: Health passports were developed to help patients better communicate their needs with medical staff by allowing people to record details about their disability or health condition. They are sometimes known as a communication passport, healthcare passport or a hospital passport and can …
From fatal allergies to heart attacks and cholera – the devastating health effects of global warming in Africa: The winds that whip the towns of the Eastern Cape in South Africa have the power to generate energy. But on a dry, hot day, those winds can gather up embers and dump them into tinder dry …
Vulva health conditions: it’s time to shatter the silence: Mikhaylovskiy/Shutterstock I didn’t know I had a vulva until I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus and stage three vulval cancer. These are the words of Clare Baumhauer, co-founder of Vulval Cancer Awareness UK. She spoke of her anger at how, despite numerous doctor appointments, her cancer …
Women’s Health Matters: spotlight on birth and early motherhood: We’re about halfway through our Women’s Health Matters series now and have covered everything from period stigma to the orgasm gap. We’ve also featured some standout pieces like this article on what’s it like to be an an egg donor and this one on how biological …
Zimbabwe’s climate action plan: a win for the environment, health and energy: Reducing carbon emissions will promote health and development in Zimbabwe. Zinyange Auntony/ AFP/ Getty Images The dumping of billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere yearly is already having a devastating impact around the world. This includes …
Is Wegovy really a gamechanger for heart health? A consultant cardiologist gives his verdict: The weight-loss jab Wegovy has been hailed as an “absolute game-changer” after a new study showed that it relieved symptoms and improved the quality of life in people with a common form of heart failure. The participants in the trial had …
Women’s sexual desire often goes undiscussed – yet it’s one of their most common health concerns: Many women are afraid to voice concerns about low desire to their doctors. Lordn/ Shutterstock Female sexual desire is frequently misunderstood. Despite desire (also known as libido or sex drive) being the most common sexual health concern for women, …
South Africa’s traditional medicines should be used in modern health care: South African traditional healer Gogo Kamo uses technology to treat her patients remotely. Getty Traditional medicines are part of the cultural heritage of many Africans. About 80% of the African continent’s population use these medicines for healthcare. Other reasons include affordability, accessibility, patient dissatisfaction …
What your hands say about your health: Your hands reveal a lot about the state of your health. This is something that has been recognised since at least the time of Hippocrates – the father of modern medicine. The ancient Greek physician first described “clubbing” in a patient with empyema (where pus fills the space …
Microplastics discovered in the body tissues of whales, dolphins and seals – sparking concerns for human health too: A Risso's dolphin entangled in fishing line. Andrew Sutton/Shutterstock Marine mammals – animals including whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, sea otters, dugongs and manatees – are threatened by an array of human activities. Species such as the …