Health & Wellbeing
- Evening Standard
Government aims to tackle racial disparities with mental health reforms
The Department for Health and Social Care published the draft of the Mental Health Bill on Monday.
- The Guardian
UK health services failing south Asian people with dementia, says report
Exclusive: Outdated system designed for white British patients leads to inequalities in diagnosis, care and support, review finds
- The Guardian
It’s time for US small businesses to care about mental health
A recent survey and a legal case in Kentucky highlight the necessity for providing additional health benefits
- The Guardian
UK is failing fostered children with mental health problems, warns charity
Report suggests half of all foster carers are looking after a child with complex needs
- The Guardian
‘A finite resource’: as Australia recruits overseas health workers, their home nations bear the cost
For international health workers, Australia often offers better pay and conditions – but inequality is worsening amid a global shortfall
- Evening Standard
Scientists use tadpoles to identify new rare children’s genetic disease
An international team of researchers found that changes in a protein coding gene caused the rare illness.
Evening StandardWhat is foot and mouth disease and how is it spread after case suspected in UK?
Everything you need to know about foot and mouth disease
- Evening Standard
Polio alert as several cases of virus that causes disease are detected in London
It is the first time in almost 40 years that transmission of the virus has been detected in the UK
- Yahoo Life UK
Sandra Bullock and five other celebs who've been open about experiencing burnout
From Prince Harry to Beyoncé, other famous faces have suffered from it too – we asked a leading life coach to explain how you can beat burnout and use it as a chance to improve your life.
- The Guardian
Monkeypox shows that if we can’t talk openly about sex and disease, bigots will
There has been a lack of public information on the virus. Half-truths and homophobia have filled the vacuum, says Guardian columnist Zoe Williams
- The Guardian
My generation is obsessed with the cult of wellness – but all that striving to be your best self can be dangerous
People have become transfixed with the idea that being well is the most impressive thing you can do – and as someone who is permanently unwell I will always be considered lesser writes Ione Gamble
- The Guardian
Victoria to conduct review into coercive practices in mental health system
Announcement comes as peak advocacy group calls on government to end compulsory seclusion and restraint on wards
- Yahoo Life UK
Mosquitoes in summer: Why do some people get bitten more?
TIP: Don't wear red this summer... unless you want to be a mosquito magnet.
- The Telegraph
Polio is back: National incident declared in UK as disease spreads for first time in nearly 40 years
Polio is spreading in Britain for the first time in nearly 40 years, health officials have warned, as they declared a national incident, and urged people to make sure they are vaccinated.
- Yahoo Life UK
Shirley Ballas: Talking more might have prevented my brother from taking his own life
'If I'd have had the education and if David had gotten more help... I truly believe he would be with us today,' says the star.
- Women's Health UK
Meet The Women's Health UK Team
Women’s Health is the UK’s number one authority on health and wellness; leading the charge in helping you create a happier, healthier and fitter lifestyle.
- Yahoo Life UK
The worst day of the year for hay fever is here: Why is it so bad at the moment?
'Hay Day' is here – here's how the pollen count can affect your symptoms.
- Yahoo Life UK
Dame Deborah James influences Andrex to put bowel cancer symptoms on loo roll
It will now display signs and symptoms of the condition on 29 million packs to help raise awareness and lead to earlier diagnoses.
- The Guardian
Half in UK back genome editing to prevent severe diseases
Survey also finds younger generations far more in favour of designer babies than older people are
- Evening Standard
Health chief pledges to rebuild trust after Independent Neurology Inquiry report
Dr Cathy Jack and Health Minister Robin Swann apologised to patients for system failings and missed opportunities around the work of Dr Michael Watt.
- Women's Health UK
’This luxury wellness centre in Crete changed the way I work out forever’
Daios Cove has myriad ways to get your sweat on, recover and relax - plus unbeatable views (and food)
- Yahoo Life UK
Cervical Screening Awareness Week: 12 things people wish they knew about smear tests
Samantha Dixon, Chief Executive, Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust, sets the record straight on cervical screenings and interpreting your test results.
- Evening Standard
Call for ‘flamingo’ balance test to be introduced at mid-life health check-up
Asking people to stand on one leg for 10 seconds provided ‘useful information regarding mortality risk’, researchers said.
- Yahoo Life UK
Why we should normalise the menopause and focus on the positives, say experts
Some are calling for a more balanced and positive approach to the menopause – a natural event that happens to half the population.
- The Guardian
Balancing on one leg may be useful health test in later life, research suggests
People who cannot stand on one leg for 10 seconds are found to be almost twice as likely to die within 10 years
- Yahoo Life UK
Benefits of beer: The humble pint's surprising health benefits
Raise a glass then as we reveal how it’s not all bad news when it comes to the nation’s favourite tipple…