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Tackling child mental health
Dr Alistair Thomson, MindEd Consortium Executive and Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) details the importance of tackling the growing number of child mental health cases arising in the UK
Barely a day goes by without children and young people’s mental health hitting the headlines. And...
Tackling child mental health
Dr Alistair Thomson, MindEd Consortium Executive and Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) details the importance of tackling the growing number of child mental health cases arising in the UK…
Barely a day goes by without children and young people’s mental health hitting the headlines. And...
Signs and symptoms of Monkeypox and how to prevent it
Symptoms of Monkeypox can take 5 to 21 days to appear, so it's important to be aware of the signs during this time and remain in isolation as it is contagious.
Christopher Jayne, MD, FACOG – Greater Houston Urogyn
Dr Christopher Jayne received his BSc with honors from the State University of New York at Albany and his medical degree with honors from the State University of New York Buffalo School of Medicine
He completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynaecology , at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston...
Understanding HIV risk in older adults
Laneshia Conner, Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky, discusses gaps in HIV and AIDS prevention and why greater awareness and support for HIV risk in older adults is needed.
Laneshia Conner – University of Kentucky
Laneshia Conner, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the College of Social Work at the University of Kentucky
Her research program is centered on improving scientific knowledge about HIV risk reduction strategies that are acceptable and feasible for older Black women, developing sustainable programs for aging communities that promote sexual...
An HPV factsheet – Everything you need to know
HPV is the most common STI in the world, affecting 80% of the population. Here Dr Deborah Lee, from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, addresses the most common issues about HPV in an attempt to aid in the understanding of the condition
Great leaps in multiple sclerosis treatment but the holy grail is still ahead
CEO of MS Australia Rohan Greenland highlights the breakthroughs in treating attacks on the brain and spinal cord in multiple sclerosis (MS). But his sights are set firmly on the great unmet needs: to repair damaged nerves, reverse disability, and ultimately, prevent MS.
Abortion bans are not pro-life, they are anti-woman
The recent upturning of Roe v. Wade in the U.S. raises concerns for women’s reproductive safety and rights, as abortion bans make the procedure illegal in more states.
Clinical contraceptive counselling can decrease unintended pregnancies
Contraceptive counselling for female patients who are sexually active can increase contraceptive use, without increasing the risk for sexually transmitted infections.
Citizens propose future biotechnology solutions come from EU
After the Conference on the Future of Europe, 300 recommendations were made by citizens - including that future biotechnology solutions, like vaccines, are created using EU resources.
The great democratic deficit of women in politics
Gender parity in the public sector remains an essential endeavour: with diversity and inclusion at the forefront of modern politics, we still beg the question, where are all the women?
The key to safe sex education is understanding pleasure
Acknowledging pleasure as a key driver of sexual behaviour has more success in teaching safe sex than traditional sex education – as well as targeting STI/HIV risk reduction.
Physical activity to prevent chronic diseases
Dr Deborah Lee from Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, considers the role of physical activity to prevent chronic diseases
Why is contraception still letting people down?
With numerous side effects and fluctuating reliability, contraception has a long way to go in order to provide the healthcare that people around the world need.
How patients can overcome needle phobia and get the COVID vaccine
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, explores what can be done to help patients who refuse the COVID-19 vaccination due to needle phobia.
Why does the U.S. need an STI National Strategic Plan?
Open Access Government discusses STI prevention in the U.S., and the benefits and priorities of the STI National Strategic Plan 2021-2025.
Supporting adolescent girls from refugee backgrounds
Chief Talent & Global Strategy Officer Dr Dianne Morrison-Beedy highlights the major issue of how adolescent girls from refugee backgrounds have been forgotten in evidence-based sexual risk reduction interventions.
New contraception guidelines for the COVID-19 pandemic
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, clarifies everything you need to know about using and accessing contraception during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Can COVID-19 affect the use of contraception?
Dr Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic can affect the use of the pill, the contraceptive patch and the vaginal ring.
