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The benefits and pitfalls of having a joint bank account
A shared bank account can be a sensible step for couples, but there are potential issues to consider. Whether it’s to pool money for...
Apr 3, 2023


10 ways to support new mums after a caesarean
Lisa Salmon finds out how we can best support new parents after a C-sections. Increasing numbers of babies are being delivered by...
Mar 31, 2023


How to talk to kids about periods
Stamping out stigma and shame starts from a young age – and every child should hear about it, period experts tell Imy Brighty-Potts. When...
Mar 27, 2023


Historic Black Maternal Conference aims to look at racial health disparities for the first time
Sandra Igwe said she decided to hold the conference after being ‘the token black woman’ to speak at so many in the past. Black women will...
Mar 27, 2023


Expert Q&A: Raising Awareness for Endometriosis, a Painful Condition Affecting 1 in 10 Women
Endometriosis is a common yet often misunderstood medical condition that affects approximately 1 in 10 women during their reproductive...
Mar 16, 2023


Hundreds of children enjoy free books thanks to Dolly Parton
Children across Scotland have received more than 25,000 free books thanks to a partnership between country music star Dolly Parton and...
Mar 15, 2023


Malala Yousafzai makes her Oscars debut
The Ralph Lauren dress harkened back to a look by the same designer donned by actress Janelle Monae at the 2020 Academy Awards, as...
Mar 14, 2023


Jamie Lee Curtis wins her first Oscar
Everything Everywhere All At Once has enjoyed a successful start to the Oscars with Jamie Lee Curtis and Ke Huy Quan taking home major...
Mar 13, 2023


‘Women need to be made to feel comfortable taking menopause leave’
England’s first-ever Menopause Employment Champion said a culture change is needed before such a policy would work. Women are unlikely to...
Mar 13, 2023


Male birth control drug is 100% effective in mice
A male contraceptive drug that reduces fertility quickly and temporarily has shown promise in mice. Researchers say the findings indicate...
Mar 12, 2023


Madonna says she is ‘caught in the glare of ageism’
Madonna said she has been “caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny” following criticism over her appearance at the 65th Annual Grammy...
Mar 9, 2023


Top 10 myths and truths about teen social media use
Revealed by The Female Lead's Disrupt Your Feed Research The Female Lead & Dr Terri Apter have been collecting data for over five years...
Mar 6, 2023


3 women on how endometriosis put their lives on hold
Endometriosis Awareness Month aims to highlight the chronic illness affecting one and a half million people in the UK – still...
Mar 1, 2023


Turning Red: destigmatise periods for young women
Turning Red & The Power of Cringe Stick-on earrings, digital pets and garish music magazines, the late 90’s/early 00’s were a rush of...
Apr 8, 2022


Tackling the gender diversity problem in STEM in 2021
How far have we come and how far have we got to go? There have been many initiatives made by governments across the globe and...
Dec 22, 2021


How women can land more leadership roles in the healthcare sector
There are many competent women in the healthcare sector—and yet, very few of them are in leadership positions. The World Health...
Dec 16, 2021


5 ways to build your body confidence
If you struggle with poor body image, then you’re not alone. Even the most confident people feel self-conscious from time to time and we...
Nov 23, 2021


Medical Herstory: the stigmatization of women's health
Shame and stigma are problems that are far too common in women's health experiences. That's why one woman decided to set up Medical...
Oct 22, 2021


Becoming a mom didn’t stop my career
I always said I didn’t want to have a kid until I achieved my career goals. But being the overachiever I am, my career goals kept...
Oct 21, 2021


How to make your company more menopause friendly
Today is World Menopause Day, founded to raise awareness of the menopause and the support options available for improving health and...
Oct 18, 2021
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