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Date: March, 2023 Photo by National Cancer Institute  on Unsplash   If your doctor told you that oral contraceptives would regulate your periods, banish your acne and release you from the burden of your menstrual cramps, what would you do? For almost 40 years, general practitioners (GPs) have been prescribing female patients the same treatment – oral contraceptives. This seemingly one-fits-all approach simply masks the signs of underlying health conditions, delaying diagnosis

Published in collaboration with the University of Roehampton Nutrition and Health Society With increasing environmental and health-related pressures, 2023 has already been host of many new and exciting advances in nutrition technology. The possibilities are endless, but with more and more ideas coming to life, what changes could we continue to see? Nutrition-focused apps Expert nutritional information is no longer exclusively available to specialists and scientists. Soci

Even after reading many travel features and watching endless documentaries that followed exciting travels across the globe, writing in this style myself was entirely new for me. Once I started writing about my recent trip to Budapest, I realised that I enjoyed describing all of these small moments in detail, translating my thoughts and emotions into a story that people could be inspired by. I hope this piece - the beautiful sights, delicious food and fun escapades - encourage

In this essay I am going to conduct a case study of The Sunday Times multi-award-winning investigation of the murder of Kenyan sex worker Agnes Wanjiru, written in two parts titled, “I believe British soldiers killed my sister. Now I want the truth” and “I’ve killed her: the moment a British soldier ‘confessed’ to dumping a mother’s body into a septic tank”. The authors of this investigation are David Collins and Hannah Al-Othman. Collins, Deputy editor of The Sunday Times’s

My article about Adult ADHD diagnoses has been published in the mental health and wellbeing magazine, Happiful . The feature covers what comes after diagnosis, with insights from experts as well as people who have experienced it first-hand. It was a very interesting piece to work on and I think it will be an enlightening read for many. You can read the article on the Happiful website here , as well as in their e-magazine and print issue in store or online .

Jack Whitehall sits quietly on a chair facing his parents on the stage, anxiously tapping his foot as they recall childhood memories of him falling asleep in his nanny’s bra or running around a pool naked. The 33-year-old does not seem too impressed with his father Michael’s confident use of the word “tits” as he remembered finding his son with his head in one massive bra cup and his bum in another. The audience at Hammersmith Apollo laughs painfully at the comedian’s embarra

Eateries used to have a primary focus for bringing in customers: food. Exquisite dishes served in restaurants. An array of delicacies offered in cafes. Today the emphasis on the menu has shifted and new dining experiences are increasingly at the forefront. Unconventional locations and imaginative owners are behind a range of unique ideas that captivate its customers. Here are five places with extraordinary twists that are more enticing than the food itself. Glide over id

Photography by The Other Richard Neon lights, pop music and TikTok-esque dances feature in director Jeff James’ modern adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel ‘Persuasion’ at the Rose Theatre in Kingston. The new play preserves the novel’s incandescent romantic tension, but Austen's intense curiosity for the class conflicts and social issues of the Regency period is less palpable amid steamy scenes that leave the audience in fits. As readers of the novel know, Persuasion is the st

The use of vaccine passports in pubs would be unethical and impractical, said Chair of the British Pub Confederation Greg Mulholland. He stressed the financial strain that the measures would have on those in the industry. Mulholland also expressed concerns about the responsibility placed on the pub owners and staff having to enforce these rules. “We were appalled when the Prime Minister first suggested the idea of vaccine passports for pubs and will continue to oppose this un

Budapest is known for its beautiful landmarks, monuments, and must-see tourist attractions. Planning your stay with so many great places to choose from can be tricky, so I have narrowed down some of the best things to do whilst visiting the city. Sightseeing Walk up Gellért Hill Gellért Hill is one of Budapest’s most famous tourist attractions. Overlooking the river Danube, the view at the top of the hill is breathtaking. Tip: Take an evening walk up the hill and enjoy the vi

Day 1 Fashion St. CYRANO Hold Utca Food Market Danube Bank Parliament building Gozsdu Passage Ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter Day 2 Margitsziget Gül Baba Street For Sale Pub Day 3 St. Stephens Basilica Andrássy Avenue Lángos Papa Hungarian State Opera House KARAVAN Day 4 Molnár's Kürtőskalács Kávézó Gellért Hill - visit Citadella Central Market Hall 360 Bar Day 5 Breakfast at Szimply Széchenyi Chain Bridge Var Hegy via hill funicular or buggy - visit Buda Castle Budapest Terr

Stacey Dooley has starred in investigative programmes for over 12 years, with her biggest passion being foreign documentaries. The journalist explores significant issues that others in the industry have shied away from, including paedophilia, right-wing extremism, international drug trades, and terrorists. She has travelled across the world for her work to places like North-East Nigeria, the birthplace of one of the world’s most deadly terrorist organisations, Boko Haram. Des

School days should not be extended into the evening hours for many weeks in a row, Hertford and Stortford MP Julie Marson has warned. Marson expressed the need for an effective approach to recover from the significant impact that the pandemic has had on student’s education. She feels that there is no sufficient substitute for classroom learning and supports pupils return to school. “We need to balance the needs of families and teachers,” she said, when considering how student

A Hertfordshire business has seen sales decline after new Brexit regulations cause confusion for EU customers. The Allendale Group on Pindar Road in Hoddesdon have seen sales of larger items fall by half, following Brexit. Jo Shepherd, Operations Manager, said that adjusting to new shipping requirements has been challenging, and customers have held back larger orders. The retail company has shipped goods worldwide since they first opened and were already familiar with customs

The long-term effects of the coronavirus pandemic on people’s mental health will not be known for years, experts have warned. Chris Badger, Director of Adult Care Services at Hertfordshire County Council, and Alison Wilson, CEO of Mind in West Essex, agreed that it’s impossible to determine the lasting impact of the pandemic on mental health. They have both expressed major concerns but said that the effects on people’s lives will vary. “It’s different for everybody,” Wilson s

The recent events surrounding Sarah Everard’s murder, at the hands of police officer Wayne Couzens, have hit everyone hard. Whilst I do not want to take away from her case and the mourning of Sarah, the events have shed a light on the fact that this was not an isolated matter. The actions of men, and the consequences they have had, have been brought to the forefront of our minds in the last couple of weeks. A report from the Office for National Statistics has shown that one i

You might be thinking, what the hell is body dysmorphia? Or, you might believe that it’s some rare disorder that doesn’t affect you or anyone around you. Sadly, Body dysmorphia, or body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), is a mental health condition that affects a lot more people than you might think. It has only come to light in the last few years, as awareness spreads about people’s experiences. A person struggling with BDD will over-analyse and obsess over their appearance in a ne

We all know what it feels like to be under pressure. This is something we all experience in our daily lives, but when we begin to feel overwhelmed and the pressure grows, stress starts to take over. People react to stress in many different ways. It can make you lose your temper, feel anxious, suffer from low self-esteem, experience racing thoughts, or behave unreasonably. So, why do we get stressed and why can it be so difficult to handle? The feeling of being stressed is tri

1. Understand your relationship with food Your relationship with food is not based on the types or amount that you consume, but rather on how you choose what to eat and when you eat it. Avoiding or restricting foods, ignoring signs that you are hungry or full, following fad diets, or feeling anxiety around your food choices are all signs of a problematic relationship with food. 2. Identify what a good relationship with food looks like I have come a long way from trying diets,

I often think about what returning to normality will feel like. No matter who you are, coronavirus has impacted each and every one of us in some way. Almost a year since the first lockdown, there is no doubt that the pandemic has left lasting scars on our society. We cannot predict what is to come this year, but I think we are all grasping the idea that the lockdowns, isolations, and quarantines will come to an end. Assuming that the all-too-familiar restrictions will be lift

From the moment I started using social media and following celebrities, models and influences, the way I looked at myself began to change. As I scrolled past “perfect” bodies and “flawless” faces, I questioned my own appearance. Comparing yourself to others is difficult in itself. Filters on Snapchat, Instagram, and Tik Tok feed us the same idealised image of beauty, and I felt as though this confirmed that anything different was not worthy of appreciation. I did not meet the

We can all think of that one person who always seems to stay on top of things. That person that seems to get everything done without having a problem. Well, being productive doesn't come naturally to everyone. It can take practise and small changes that are specific to each person. Staying motivated and productive can be difficult at the best of times, and the last year has certainly not been an exception. I have picked up some tips that have helped me be more productive over

The struggle with food and over-eating has become more of an issue now than ever for many of us in lockdown. In a time where most of our stress and boredom levels have reached their peak, I think I speak for a lot of people when I say I have fallen into the cycle of comfort eating at least once this past year. This (what seems like) endless coronavirus pandemic has left many of us turning to food to ease our feelings of stress, anxiety, boredom and loneliness. With the conseq