Why some women are ‘cycle-syncing’ their workouts
The menstrual cycle, typically lasting between 21 and 35 days, is a complex biological process. It can be broadly divided into four distinct phases: the Menstrual Phase, characterized by bleeding…
Running costs of Covid vaccine damage scheme double the amount paid to victims.
The true financial burden of the Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme (VDPS) has been laid bare for the first time, revealing a staggering expenditure on administration and medical assessments that dwarfs…
Your partner’s snoring could be impacting your health.
The subtle rumble that emanates from your partner’s side of the bed might seem like an innocuous, albeit annoying, nightly occurrence. However, the persistent disruption of your sleep due to…
September Reset: Why Now is the Time to Start a New Routine and How to Stick to It
As the golden hues of summer begin to fade and a crispness enters the air, September arrives as a natural inflection point, signaling a shift in energy and focus. This…
NHS to Roll Out At-Home HPV Cervical Screenings in Wolverhampton
Women in Wolverhampton who have not attended their routine cervical screening appointments are to be offered a groundbreaking new option: at-home testing for the human papillomavirus (HPV). This significant initiative,…
‘My mother apologised’: A survivor’s journey after genital mutilation
Sara Kahsai, originally from Sudan, found herself in Birmingham, England, in 2022, a move prompted by her marriage to a local bus driver. As she began to navigate her new…
Twenty women had breasts removed unnecessarily, NHS trust admits
A shocking admission from an NHS trust in north-east England has revealed that twenty women underwent unnecessary mastectomies while being treated for breast cancer. These harrowing cases are part of…
The Deadlifting Grandma: Martine Barons, 65, is triple world champion
Martine Barons, a formidable 65-year-old grandmother, has shattered expectations and redefined athletic prowess by clinching her third world championship title in powerlifting, an astonishing feat achieved in just two and…
Young people are not snowflakes, head of mental health review says.
The assertion that today’s youth are a "snowflake generation" is unequivocally incorrect, stated Professor Peter Fonagy, the head of an independent review examining mental health, ADHD, and autism. In an…
Fresh bedsheets and dusk walks: Experts’ sleep tips for freshers
The exhilarating, and often overwhelming, transition to university life brings a whirlwind of new experiences, from forging lifelong friendships and navigating academic challenges to exploring the vibrant social scene. For…
















