Over the last five years at the Priory’s Hayes Grove Hospital, I have seen a rise in the abuse of, and dependence on, over-the-counter preparations containing opioids, where the opioid is combined with an anti-inflammatory drug, which could then lead to a dependence on stronger opioids, this time on prescription. I have seen a growing […]
Pregnant women who develop high blood pressure, or have small babies, may have hearts that pump less blood with each beat. The findings, from Imperial College London, also suggest pregnant women who develop high blood pressure (pre-eclampsia), or fetal growth restriction (where a baby’s growth slows or stops before birth), may have differences in their […]
Being a single woman in our society today is tough. We live in a culture that still sees ‘happily ever after’ as being in a couple. Being single isn’t just stigmatized, it is often seen as a failure. As a result, it seems that whether single women are actively dating or not, we are vulnerable […]
Does linking up with other new parents on Facebook and Instagram make us happier? The answer it would seem is not. A survey by the Priory Group , the mental healthcare specialists, found that as many as half of parents think that social media sites like Instagram and Facebook create unrealistic and unattainable expectations of […]
Bike Week, delivered by Cycling UK, is an annual opportunity to promote cycling and show how cycling can easily be part of everyday life by encouraging ‘everyday cycling for everyone’. Believe it or not, Bike Week first took place in 1923 – 95 years ago! It was, and always has been, a great opportunity to […]
As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare to tie the knot, first aid expert Emma Hammett of First Aid for Life looks at all the possible injuries that may require some wedding first aid. ‘Weddings can be risk affairs when it comes to first aid. Some of the top risky behaviours at nuptials include over- […]
Dr Taha Huda, a member of the Royal Society of Medicine’s sexuality and sexual health council, was one of the speakers against the motion at the recent Hippocratic Post debate The end of HIV? It is my privilege to take part in this debate: The End of HIV? Firstly, it is important to consider the […]
As figures show that those in professional jobs are much more likely to be regular alcohol drinkers than those on average incomes, it just proves, once again, that alcohol addiction is no respecter of income. Excess champagne is just as toxic as excess corner shop vodka but it’s probably true to say that some wealthy […]
Positive East, London’s largest HIV charity that has been at the forefront of HIV services for 26 years, recently began to partner with faith leaders as they represent symbols of hope and can be used as agents of change to deliver HIV prevention services. This is because religion plays a major role in the life […]
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Ovarian cancer incidence globally is estimated to climb by nearly 55 per cent in the next two decades, according to figures today from the World Ovarian Cancer Coalition ahead of World Ovarian Cancer Day on May 8th. In the UK, ovarian cancer incidence rates are projected to rise 15 per cent in the same time […]