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Empowering Women’s Health on International Women’s Day

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It is International Women’s Day (IWD) today. International Women’s Day (IWD) has been around since 1911. Many of the issues still impacting women’s advancement remain the same and unchallenged. IWD belongs to all who care about gender equality.   UNwomen has labelled 2026 IWD as “Rights. Justice. Action.” It has highlighted that women only have 64% the legal rights of men. Women face more […]

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Coping with Anxiety in Uncertain Times

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The world grapples with ongoing challenges such as political instability, economic fluctuations, and health crises and mental health has become a concern.  A rise in anxiety and stress levels across various demographics, prompting questions on how to cope in these uncertain times.   The effects of the pandemic to geopolitical tensions, can create uncertainty. Many people may feel overwhelmed by news filled with distressing information,

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Social Media’s Impact on Teen Mental Health

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In the digital age, social media platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Twitter are integral to the lives of teenagers. While these platforms offer opportunities for connection, creativity, and self-expression, they also pose significant risks to mental health, contributing to rising levels of anxiety and depression among adolescents. The lockdowns with the pandemic fundamentally changed how young

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Measles Outbreak: Importance of MMR Vaccination

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Earlier this month a child died in Alder Hey Children’s Hospital of measles. Alder Hey stated that it had treated 17 children for complications of measles since June 2025. These 17 children must have caught the measles from other people, therefore there are others who have measles who hopefully have not had complications.  There were

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UK Bill on Assisted Dying: Key Parliamentary Vote Explained

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The Commons voted on Friday (20th June 2025) for a bill to legalise assisted dying for terminally ill people. This is a landmark of social reform. The legislation passed by a vote of 314-291. This is considered the biggest parliamentary hurdle. It will now undergo scrutiny in the House of Lords.  There could be further amendments

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NHS Equity in Mental Health: A Call for Action

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NHS Providers last week called for physical and mental health to be treated equally by the NHS.   The action plan is to provide ‘values driven, patient centred, and staff enabled’ mental health care.  The disproportionate levels of funding, mental health problems account for 20% of the disease burden but only receives 10% of NHS spending.

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Rising Mortality Rates in the UK: An Urgent Public Health Concern

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Over the past decade, the United Kingdom has experienced a disturbing trend: rising mortality rates and stagnating life expectancy. The UK has a long-standing public health system and significant medical resources, this is a cause for national concern.  Life expectancy in the UK has plateaued. Last year, 2024, rates returned to pre-pandemic levels in 2019. However,

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