PCOS is a hormonal disorder affecting one in ten women in the UK and is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women. But women with PCOS say that there is still not enough research into it.
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Antidepressant stigma in decline as prescriptions continue to rise
New research published by the British Journal of General Practice has found that the significant increase in the use of anti-anxiety drugs is particularly high amongst women and young adults.
Bruce Willis retires from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia
Bruce Willis announced on Wednesday that he would be stepping away from his acting career after being diagnosed with a brain condition.
Is mask wearing being stigmatised because of the new guidelines?
In England masks are no longer legally required in most public spaces, but government guidance recommends that people still wear face masks in enclosed spaces where they are mixing with people they don’t know.
Covid-19 two years on: cases still high in Kingston
Government data released this week revealed that Kingston has one of the highest rates of Covid-19 in the UK, with 1780 people testing positive between
Covid-19: It’s time to move forward
The UK is now officially free from lockdown, and where the virus is still a large cause for concern, it is time to start thinking ahead and begin putting the pandemic behind us.
New maternity screening tool to reduce the number of baby deaths for mothers from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds
Researchers at Tommy’s National Centre for Maternity Improvement have developed a new screening tool to reduce the number of baby deaths for women from Black,
“I feel embarrassed and like I’m just not doing enough”: Social media is exacerbating mental health struggles
Concern over the impact of social media on mental health is nothing new, but the issue has been thrust back into the limelight since the Facebook whistle-blowing scandal.
Nearly 12,000 people across UK could have undiagnosed breast cancer
The number of women who have not had NHS breast cancer screenings has increased by 50 per cent, potentially leaving up to 12,000 people across
Kingstonian FC lose to Worthing FC in Mind charity match
Kingstonian FC and Worthing FC played a charity match on Wednesday 13 October for Mind, raising money for mental health awareness week.