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Paracetamol in pregnancy: separating fact from misinformation

Paracetamol in pregnancy: separating fact from misinformation

The message is: listen to your GP, not an unqualified politician. Almost everything stated at the widely publicised press conference held by US President Donald Trump a few weeks ago regarding paracetamol advice for pregnant women, was incorrect. There is no epidemic...
Can changing your diet help endometriosis?

Can changing your diet help endometriosis?

Endometriosis occurs when the lining tissue from the uterus grows outside of the uterus, throughout the pelvis, and sometimes into the abdomen. Just like the lining of the uterus, endometriosis lesions are sensitive to menstrual hormones and bleed causing: painful...
Should you exercise when you’re sick?

Should you exercise when you’re sick?

Some of us (yes, me included) are so obsessed with staying fit and getting our 150 minutes of moderate exercise in a week, that it’s just downright inconvenient when we get a cold. But will we make it worse by exercising? Now the bottom line is how sick you are and...
Jet Lag – what works and what about melatonin?

Jet Lag – what works and what about melatonin?

Jet lag is caused by your body clocks being ‘out of sync’ when you land in another time zone. It can mess with your sleeping, and in some people, feeling out of sorts for a few days. Not everyone is bothered by jet lag, so the symptoms are not inevitable. The more...
Contraceptive techniques: Some facts

Contraceptive techniques: Some facts

A recent review of the evidence found that the pill has a pregnancy rate of between 4 and 7% per year of use, often related to missing doses. Long-acting contraception such as an IUD or an implant has a pregnancy rate of less than 1% per year. For every 100 women...