Health Secretary Wes Streeting promised “actions, not words” in tackling medical misogyny last week after meeting television presenter Vicky Pattison, who has been lobbying for better treatment for women following her struggle with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The pledge was welcomed by campaigners for women’s reproductive health, but others say the focus remains too narrow. […]
Women diagnosed with Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) – a condition which causes extreme or persistent morning sickness during pregnancy – face a significantly higher risk of mental health problems. New research from King’s College London found they are more than 50% more likely to experience mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression or PTSD. For Leeds […]
This week in Yorkshire’s health sector brought a stark mix of scrutiny and progress. As the Care Quality Commission exposed failings in council-run social care and Leeds hospitals faced a new inquiry into maternity safety, one North Yorkshire practice cut waiting times almost in half. East Riding’s ‘inadequate’ care rating reignites regional debate The Care […]
Yorkshire vs England: where are the biggest gaps in health outcomes by deprivation? The latest Health Inequalities Dashboard, released by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) in September 2025, offers a clear reminder that where you live still shapes how long you live, and how healthy those years will be. While national figures […]
A new method for MRI scanning could dramatically increase access to diagnostic imaging for dementia patients in Yorkshire, potentially doubling the capacity of NHS services without the need for additional scanners. Researchers at University College London’s Functional Imaging Laboratory have developed “ultra-fast” MRI techniques that reduce the time patients spend in the scanner from 20–30 […]
