Keeping young
My first trusteeship was back in 1987 for what is now Age UK. The charity now includes more than 150…
Women’s Health
Paying the price for vanity?
Thousands of people undergo cosmetic procedures every year and are prepared to pay to improve their appearance or rejuvenate their…
Women with aortic aneurysms do worse than men
Although suffering an abdominal aortic aneurysm is four to six times more common in men than women, mortality rates for…
Making pancreatic cancer less deadly
Pancreatic cancer is one of the more deadly forms of cancer and only between 7-25 per cent of people will…
Improving women’s health worldwide
Sharing skills across borders is an important part of making a practical difference to improving women’s lives. I have always…
Tennis elbow season is here
'Tis the season to get Tennis elbow. A very common complaint, (affecting up to 7 people per 1000 in the…
Ageing with HIV
The population of people who are living with HIV and AIDS is ageing fast. This reflects the 'good news' story…
Game-changing drug for hot flushes
Hot flushes during the menopause may be a minor inconvenience for many women, but a significant proportion of women, typically…
Health of ageing populations
Populations around the world are ageing due to increased life expectancy and falling fertility. These shifts have been driven by improved healthcare, better…
Patients Association welcomes NHS Next Steps
The Patients Association welcomes the ‘Next Steps on the NHS Five Year Forward View’, and will work with NHS England…