Ahead of Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 23rd to the 29th January 2023, Dr Sam Wild, Women’s Health Clinical Lead at Bupa Health Clinics, shares why it’s so important to attend regular cervical screenings, what happens at them and self-help tips for easing any worries you may have about the procedure. Why is it so important […]
Cervical cancer is the cancer with the fourth highest mortality rate among women worldwide. Locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) is treated with a combination of external and internal radiotherapy (brachytherapy) and chemotherapy. For the first time, a study conducted by a research group at the Comprehensive Cancer Centre Vienna of MedUni Vienna and Vienna General […]
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Snooze the Booze: Tips and Reasons to Reduce Your Alcohol Intake: Let’s face it – taking refuge in a pub after a busy day of work or a week of demanding tasks is a much-awaited moment for many people. There is nothing wrong with wanting to socialise and enjoy a few laughs with friends and […]
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Priory expert shares the key dates you’ll reap the benefits of quitting alcohol in January 2023. Week-by-week guide to the physical and mental health benefits By day seven, you will notice improved sleep and productivity Even your vision can improve, as blood pressure lessens By 31 January, your liver is the big winner, with more […]
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Managing menopause symptoms over the festive period: If you are a woman of a certain age, then you may be you feeling increasingly overwhelmed and forgetful this month as festive responsibilities ramp up. Bupa Clinics give sage advice for managing menopause symptoms over the holiday season. Christmas can often feel like an overwhelming time, from […]
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Missing the signs of endometriosis: Some cases of endometriosis in Australia are taking up to eight years to diagnose, according to new research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). Endometriosis is a progressive, chronic condition where tissue that lines the uterus (the endometrium) grows in other parts of the body. This most commonly occurs […]
Mining companies are shifting their focus to supporting employee well-being: A new Curtin-led report has found that Australian mining companies have a stronger focus on the physical health and safety of employees compared to employee mental health and well-being, followed by a respectful workplace culture. The report, prepared by the Bankwest Curtin Economics Centre (BCEC) […]
University of Queensland research has revealed that having more babies reduces a woman’s risk of endometrial cancer. Dr Gunn-Helen Moen and Shannon D’Urso from UQ’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience investigated risk factors for endometrial cancer using genetic analysis, and have found that having three babies compared to none could decrease a woman’s risk by 50 […]