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Drew Barrymore breaks menopause taboo after having ‘first perimenopause hot flash’ on TV
Of all the places to have your first hot flush, on TV next to Jennifer Aniston is definitely up there. By Imy Brighty-Potts As she sat...
Mar 30, 2023


Jennifer Lopez: I was told not to be so open about turning 50
Ageism in the entertainment industry is a huge problem that disproportionately affects women. The pressure to maintain a 'young'...
Mar 30, 2023


4 of the most powerful statements Viola Davis has made
The groundbreaking actor consistently demands she gets what she’s worth In 2020, Viola Davis became the striking new face of Vanity Fair,...
Mar 30, 2023


Helen Pankhurst: I think it’s sad the way that Meghan has been treated
The great-granddaughter of suffragette Emmeline Pankhurst has described the treatment of the Duchess of Sussex as “sad”. Dr Helen...
Mar 29, 2023


Care home resident, 88, surprised with switchboard she worked on 72 years ago
The team at Care UK made June Taylor a replica of the switchboard she worked on during her career as a telephonist. A care home resident...
Mar 29, 2023


Fertility struggles are affecting people at work and no one is talking about it
The journey to starting a family can be very different for different people; and with an estimated one in six couples struggling to...
Mar 29, 2023


Tess Daly: I don’t want to encourage my daughters to count calories
Tess Daly says she’ll never pay attention to calories – because of the negative impact it could have on her teenagers. “What’s the point?...
Mar 29, 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


A special event – Grace Prendergast could not believe how big the Boat Race is
The New Zealander won gold at the 2020 Olympics. Olympic champion Grace Prendergast admits she had no idea how big the Boat Race was...
Mar 27, 2023


University of Cambridge scientist wins world’s top neuroscience award
A University of Cambridge scientist has won the world’s top neuroscience award. Professor Christine Holt shares the Brain Prize award...
Mar 27, 2023


Screenwriter Abi Morgan on the ‘power of vulnerability’ from women in politics
The Iron Lady and The Split writer said she sees politicians like Jacinda Ardern and Nicola Sturgeon as ‘stronger’ for showing...
Mar 26, 2023


Female leadership expert shares tips for speaking up more confidently in meetings
Do you find it hard to speak up at work? It seems this can be a particular issue for women – according to researchers at Brigham Young...
Mar 21, 2023


Single mums need to work to 93 to retire with the same pension as a man, research suggests
New research suggests single mothers would have to work an additional 28 years to retire with the same amount of money as a man. This...
Mar 21, 2023


13-year-old blind pianist, Lucy wins performance of the night at The Piano grand final.
Lucy, a 13-year-old blind pianist from West Yorkshire, has been awarded performance of the night during the final of The Piano. The...
Mar 17, 2023


Less than 50% women feel ‘financially independent’: Expert tips for getting on top of your money
Only 45% of women feel financially independent, according to new findings – and it’s having an impact. The survey by Fidelity...
Mar 17, 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


Barbie maker celebrates ‘power of representation’ with scoliosis doll
Mattel’s new 6in Chelsea figure wears a pink dress and has a removable back brace. Barbie doll maker Mattel has made history by...
Mar 15, 2023


How to get through Mother’s Day if you have fertility issues
Fertility Network UK advises how to navigate Mothering Sunday If you’re struggling to conceive or can’t have children. Mother’s Day is a...
Mar 15, 2023
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