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More than 1.6 million people are stuck on mental health waiting lists in the UK, with new research revealing the severe toll on those least able to cope. Charity Mind warns that delays in treatment are worsening mental and physical health, finances, and relationships—with low-income households hit hardest. A Spiral…

A new survey reveals that stigma around mental illness in Wales has reached an all-time high. The findings come from Time To Change Wales, the national anti-stigma programme, which is set to close on March 31st due to a lack of government funding. The latest Attitudes to Mental Illness report…

Welsh speakers are struggling to access mental health services in their first language, according to a new report. The issue is particularly severe for children and young people, leaving many without vital support. A joint review by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW), Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW), and Estyn found an “overall…

A new study from University College London (UCL) has uncovered a potential link between postnatal depression and breastfeeding difficulties—with the hormone oxytocin playing a key role. Published in Psychoneuroendocrinology, the research suggests that depression after childbirth may interfere with oxytocin’s function, making breastfeeding harder for affected mothers. What Is Oxytocin?…

Research confirms what many women know firsthand: pain is often dismissed or undertreated in women’s healthcare. Studies show women are less likely to receive adequate pain relief and more likely to be told their discomfort is “just stress.” Nowhere is this gap clearer than in gynecologic care, where procedures like…

At a time when political debates reduce human complexity to slogans, biologist Agustín Fuentes offers a fresh perspective. In his new book, Sex Is a Spectrum, he argues that sex is not a simple biological binary but a complex, fluid reality shaped by both genes and culture. Fuentes, a respected…

When a loved one faces advanced cancer, the pain runs deeper than the diagnosis. Beyond the physical suffering, exhausting treatments, and visible changes, a quieter sorrow takes hold. The spark in their eyes dims. Meals lose their joy. The activities they once loved no longer matter. Families watch helplessly as…

Archbold Memorial Hospital is inviting the community to attend a special health talk on men’s urological health on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. The event, titled Below the Belt: Men’s Health, will feature Dr. Jason Burnette, a board-certified urologist with extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of urological disorders. Dr.…

On Saturday, the YMCA of Southern Nevada held its annual Healthy Kids Day at Durango Hills YMCA, offering free, family-friendly activities to kick off a safe and active summer. The event emphasized healthy lifestyles and water safety, including demonstrations and early registration for the free Safety Around Water (SAW) program,…

Physical inactivity is a major contributor to the rise of chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease, affecting populations in both industrialized and developing nations. However, a simple, natural activity—walking—may be the most powerful tool we have in preventing these conditions and improving overall health. Hippocrates, the father of modern…