Health Articles

Hormonal contraceptives and breast cancer: Weighing up the risks
A new study found that hormonal contraceptives are linked with a small increase in the risk of breast cancer, but should you stop taking the pill?

Forever chemicals: New study begins to unravel exactly how PFAS affect our bodies
A new study has revealed the effect of PFAS, known as “forever chemicals”, on our natural biological processes for the first time.

12 Days of Christmas: Eight Oat Milk Controversies
Praised by the lactose intolerant and climate conscious alike, oat milk has been the favourite milk substitute for a long time. With its creamy texture, natural sweet taste, and ability to make a latte even more delicious, is it too good to be true?

Malaria vaccines: Where are we now?
Malaria kills 600 000 people per year, but an effective vaccine has remained difficult to find. Hope, however, may be on the horizon

New Alzheimer’s drug too good to be true?
Lecanemab is the first drug to change the course of Alzheimer’s disease, but two deaths during its clinical trial have raised questions about the drug’s safety.

The invisible disease: Endometriosis
Endometriosis is known as an “invisible disease”, we explore why this common condition is so often ignored or misdiagnosed

Winter making you sad? It might be S.A.D.
Feeling abnormally sad in the winter? You’re not being dramatic, you could have seasonal affective disorder!

Drawing on disgust: the use of fear and shame in public health campaigns
Public health campaigns are increasingly being used by the NHS to combat public health problems. But are fear tactics really a good way to change our behaviour?

Don’t mope about mould: How to avoid mouldy food
Use these simple tricks to stop your food going mouldy

How healthcare fails women
Women have been neglected by the healthcare system for centuries. Surely, it’s time for a change.

A science story: Wearing glasses
The prevalence of short-sightedness is increasing as we spend more and more time on our screens, but at least wearing glasses is becoming trendier!

Unpeeling the truth about skincare
Recent beauty trends mean that spotless skin is sought more than ever. But at what cost?

A science story: My experience on the combined pill
In this new series, our writers share personal encounters and explain the science behind them. This week, we hear from one writer’s experience with the contraceptive pill.

Are women more likely to die post-surgery under a male surgeon?
A terrifying and headline grabbing statistic has drawn plenty of media attention., but is there anything to the claims?

SOS seasonal supplements
Seasonal change affects us all. Stay on top of your busy schedule by supporting your body to the max with all its nutritional needs!

Disease X and the next pandemic
Concerningly, the next global pandemic could be just around the corner. Here’s why.