Tag: women’s health

Why is there still a gender health gap?

While women in the UK live longer than men on average, they also spend more time in pain or poor health finds government research. Furthermore, 63% of women feel they are not taken seriously in healthcare settings, compared to their male counterparts. Why are women so frequently dismissed by medical professionals?  There are a plethora …

Specialist treatment rolled out for pregnant women in the UK

The NHS has launched medical care centres to support pregnant women with existing health conditions or pregnancy-related complications.  This initiative will see 17 new centres open their doors to women who need quick access to medical advice, either before, during, or after their pregnancy.  It arrives as part of the NHS commitment to halve the …

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