“Hangxiety” is a hangover plus anxiety – and it’s real. Priory addiction expert at Roehampton Hospital explains the link between anxiety and alcohol The feeling of being overwhelmed or anxious while recovering from excessive drinking is distressing, and can trigger panic attacks, say experts. Priory consultant psychiatrist Dr Niall Campbell, a UK addiction expert based […]
Test that detects Group B Streptococcus in development: Volunteers needed to help develop new test to prevent life-threatening infections in newborn babies. Chemists at Bath are developing a new test that detects Group B Streptococcus (GBS) bacteria in 45 minutes. Scientists at the University of Bath are looking for volunteers to help them develop a new test […]
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A powerful video campaign highlighting the role we can all play in helping to prevent sexual and domestic violence and abuse has been created by researchers at Coventry University. With funding from Coventry City of Culture and several collaborating agencies, the #WhatAreYouDoing campaign has involved the Multidisciplinary Evaluation of Sexual Assault Referral Centres for better […]
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Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have been awarded almost £1 million to fund research looking into how pregnant women can be supported to plan their birth. The National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) awarded more than £973,000 to the collaborative team made up of scientists, clinicians, members of the public and those […]
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Hot flushes, night sweats, loss of libido and low mood are all commonly recognised menopausal symptoms, yet joint pain affects as many as 40% of all menopausal women and joint stiffness is the most common contributor to impairment of quality of life and work in women of a menopausal age. Menopausal joint pain is commonly […]
STI spike to follow summer freedoms: Sexual Health Week takes place from September 12 to 18 this year. According to a recent survey, alarmingly, over half of Brits have NEVER had a sexual health check. Doctors warn of rises in STIs following a summer free from COVID-19 restrictions Almost 3 in 10 don’t ask about […]
Suicide awareness and how to help? World Suicide Prevention Day (WSPD) is an awareness day observed on 10 September every year and today in Australia it is “R U OK? Day“, a suicide prevention day to inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with the people around them and start a conversation with those in their […]
COVID-19 pandemic fallout worse for women: Researchers from The University of Queensland have found the COVID-19 pandemic in Australia has had a greater financial and psychological impact on women than men. A study conducted by the UQ Business School shows women have experienced more significant impacts on their overall employment, hours of work, domestic labour […]
Maternal mental health and well-being profoundly impacted by COVID-19 pandemic: Maternal well-being has been profoundly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with a third of women experiencing significant mental health problems and ongoing fatigue and parenting stress, according to a new policy brief. The brief by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute found the pandemic had exacerbated […]
This week is World Breastfeeding Week 2022. Breastfeeding plays and important role in managing the double burden of malnutrition. Breastfeeding provides food security and reduces inequalities. This breastfeeding week focuses upon rebuilding essential pre-pandemic support systems. It takes a village to raise a child. Parents face a multitude of challenges in providing the best care […]