Cervical cancer rates set to double among over 50s over next 20 years: A new model, commissioned by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust, has found that rates of cervical cancer are set to rocket among older age groups. While HPV vaccination has led to plummeting cases among younger age groups, both diagnoses and mortality are set […]
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Coventry University research finds no evidence that conversion therapy works and it may be damaging to people’s mental health Academics from Coventry University’s Faculty of Health and Life Sciences have found no robust evidence that conversion therapy can change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. They have, however, found evidence that it is associated […]
Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month: Survival rates will be negatively impacted with only 9% of women considering gynaecological health an important health condition, This Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month (1-30 September 2021), new research by leading high street healthcare retailer Superdrug reveals the worrying lack of knowledge around the importance of gynaecological health and how to recognise […]
Cervical screening results leading to shame: Charity worried low HPV awareness is increasing stigma in cervical screening. Cervical Screening Awareness Week runs from 14th – 20th June 2021. New research by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust shows that only half of those who have HPV (human Papillomavirus) on their cervical screening results know what it is. The […]
National AIDS Trust’s response to NHS Blood and Transplant’s changes to blood, plasma and platelet donations from 14 June 2021 Deborah Gold, Chief Executive of National AIDS Trust, said: “We welcome the changes made today (Monday 14 June) meaning more gay and bisexual men will be able to donate blood safely because of eligibility now […]
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Rise In Women Turning To ‘Dr Google’ For ‘Unusual’ Symptoms: At different stages of your life, you may have questions about women’s health, such as periods, discharge, and abnormal bleeding. New research from Bupa Health Clinics shows a greater need for women’s health awareness, with an increase in women turning to Dr Google for their […]
Thrush and vaginal health: New survey highlights why it’s important to talk openly about thrush and vaginal health: Glasgow-based GP Dr Punam Krishan – who also appears regularly on both BBC and ITV as a medical expert – explains; “Thrush is one of the more common problems I see as a GP, but what I […]
The Lady Garden Foundation is a national health charity on a mission to raise awareness and funding for gynaecological health. January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Week (18-24th January) and a chance to shine the spotlight further on the importance of knowing the symptoms and seeking medical advice for any concerns. With over 500,000 women diagnosed […]
Charity calls for faster action on at-home cervical screening: New research conducted by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust1 during the pandemic has found that 32% of women would prefer to take an HPV self sample, than attend cervical screening with a clinician. Rising to 62% if it was easy and reliable. This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention […]
We are excited to share a new short film with you to hear how we at the Foundation plan to drive our mission forward, overcome stigma and hate, and end the AIDS epidemic by 2030. Since Elton John started the Foundation in 1992, the landscape of HIV/AIDS has transformed in so many positive ways. It […]