Combining a targeted drug, palbociclib with hormone therapy substantially extends survival for women with advanced breast cancer, according to a major new study published in the latest issue of the New England Journal of Medicine. Women taking palbociclib together with hormone therapy lived seven months longer than those on hormone treatment alone – adding to […]
Got a few minutes? Why not check your breasts? If a few minutes every month could give you a few more years in the future, would you spare the time? That’s what we’re asking this Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as we encourage women across the UK to take control of their health, and spend a […]
It’s time to act on secondary breast cancer which is the stage when breast cancer spreads to other parts of the body and sadly becomes incurable. It’s the main cause of the 11,500 deaths from the disease every year in the UK. With secondary breast cancer still taking lives on a heart-breaking scale, we need […]
Most nations falling short of UN targets to cut premature deaths from chronic diseases. People in the UK, US and China have a higher risk of dying early from conditions like cancer, heart disease and stroke than people in Italy, France, South Korea and Australia. These are the findings of the most detailed global analysis of deaths from […]
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Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) procedures have become plastic surgery’s public enemy number in 2018. But it’s my view that we give this surgery the bum’s rush at our peril. Because despite the wave of negative publicity aimed at BBL ops in recent weeks – much of it warranted – there is a safe way to perform the […]
Following a Mediterranean-style diet may reduce stroke risk in women over 40 but not in men – according to new research led by the University of East Anglia. A new report, published in the latest issue of the American Heart Association’s journal Stroke, reveals that a diet high in fish, fruit, vegetables, nuts and beans, […]
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I am an executive coach and an author of a book called ‘Rocking Your Role’ which is a guide to success for women who are the main earner at home and a leadership trainer. When I was asked to be a part of this panel I thought what do I have to say about coercive […]
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Last week, a group of prestigious speakers, mental health experts, campaigners and young people took part in a rewarding day-long workshop at the House of Lords in the Palace of Westminster to mark the launch of the Cairn Youth Network. Delegates discussed the issue of coercive control, and ways to combat it. This is the […]
Why trying to be happy all the time is making us ill. Priory consultant psychiatrist Dr Paul McLaren, medical director of Priory’s Hayes Grove Hospital in Kent and its Wellbeing Centres in London, says: “In recent years, there has been a shift within society whereby happiness is valued above everything else. Across Instagram and social media, […]
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Actor & Campaigner Terry Crews to address sexual violence at One Young World’s 2018 Summit in October. #OYW2018 The former NFL star’s bravery in testifying before a Senate committee about his experience of being sexually assaulted at a Hollywood party has shaped a national debate in America on giving greater rights to survivors of such […]
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