A Government funded study has revealed that the pressure caused by a child can destroy relationships and are considering the option of relationship counselling in a bid to combat the growing problem. Researchers conducted in depth interviews with 112 couples who had been an item for a minimum of three years. In addition to this read more »

A recent study published in the British Medical Journal has revealed that the prevention of diabetes and depression could have a huge impact on reducing dementia cases, as could increasing education and fruit and vegetable consumption. This new development comes after another study has found many dementia patients are missing out on early treatments as read more »

Scientists have found that women who endure difficult pregnancies have a higher risk of experiencing post-natal depression. It has been found that experiencing as little as one complication can increase the risk the condition and is further heightened the more that things go wrong. Post-natal depression is a condition which typically occurs within the first read more »

In response to a worrying survey which found half of 16 – 21 year old girls consider cosmetic surgery, the Girl Guides are petitioning the government to bring in new laws with regards to airbrushed pictures carrying a warning. Liz Burnley of Girlguiding UK believes young girls are now under a huge amount of pressure read more »

Concerns have been raised over the lack of specialist medics available to care for rape victims, leading to a possible thwarting of conviction rates. According to official figures just 6% of rape complaints to police led to a conviction with a further 6% leading to related convictions. However, of those allegations that do reach court, read more »

Experts have said they are extremely close to developing the first ever vaccine for stress, a single injection which would bring about stress relief without the side effect of slowing us down, reports the Daily Mail. Dr Robert Sapolsky, professor of neuroscience at Stanford University in California has been researching stress reduction cures for many read more »