Growing vaccine hesitancy in the UK
Over the past few months, there has been a growing concern regarding the spread of anti-vaccine messages. So much so, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed ‘vaccine hesitancy’ as one of the 10 biggest threats to health worldwide.
Could the PrEP drug help to eliminate HIV?
In the UK, the NHS has been prescribed a drug that dramatically reduced the chances of being infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
Could a dose of testosterone help with the menopause?
A leading specialist says new guidance from the British Menopause Society could help hundreds Women who have experienced or are experiencing the menopause often see a sharp decline in their hormone levels, but while the public perception is that oestrogen is at fault, new guidance suggests that testosterone could play a key role in reducing […]
Menstrual health to be taught in school by 2020
It will be compulsory to teach about periods at schools in England by 2020, which endometriosis sufferer Alice Smith calls “massive”. The 23-year-old was diagnosed with the chronic condition at 14 and has been campaigning for menstrual health to be on the school curriculum.
Travellers warned of yellow fever outbreak in Brazil
Recently, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that there is an outbreak of yellow fever in Brazil and further transmission of the disease is expected in the coming months.
Social media takes action against anti-vaccine movements
Measles cases surged by 50 per cent globally in 2018. The World Health Organisation (WHO) attributes the increase in cases to a lack of access to the vaccine in poorer countries but some experts believe in wealthier areas, misinformation led by the anti-vaccine movement is causing a decrease in vaccine uptake.
National condom week awareness
With national condom week upon us, health officials are seeking to promote the use of condoms, as this is the only type of contraception that can prevent against unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Neonatal syphilis concerns in the UK
According to the British Association for Health and HIV (BASHH), every year at least one baby dies from neonatal syphilis and over the years the number of babies affected by this has doubled.
Measles Cases in Europe at Highest Recorded This Decade
Data collected by the World Health Organization (WHO) has shown that between 2017 and 2018, 82,596 cases have been recorded throughout Europe.
UK swine flu warning
In 2009, a deadly virus, commonly known as swine flu infected more than 10,000 people in 74 countries worldwide.
The menopause stigma needs to change in the workplace
Every woman’s experience with the menopause can vary; whilst most will go through the menopause between the age of 45 to 55, some women may start in their 30s or even younger.
Harrow Health Care Centre welcomes experienced GP to practice
One of London’s leading private GP practices, Harrow Health Care Centre, has appointed Dr Gaya Nathan as one of its latest General Practitioners. Dr Gaya Nathan, a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners, has joined the growing practice alongside her current work as an NHS GP and GP Appraiser. She has specialist training […]
