health
As a mother of two active boys I have a particular interest in family health matters such as breastfeeding, vaccinations and medical intervention.
Pulse: 2021 the year of the Covid vaccine
I was commissioned by Pulse magazine to write this cover feature on the roll out of the covid-19 vaccination in the UK by GPs. I analysed how it would impact upon routine work and how the programme would be staffed and managed.
Journalism.co.uk: How to overcome imposter syndrome
Following on from our successful podcast episode on Imposter Syndrome, Emma Wilkinson and I wrote this piece on the same topic for journalism.co.uk. It seems to be an issue that really strikes a chord with freelance journalists.
South China Morning Post: Cancer risk lowered by aspirin
I covered the latest research on the link between aspirin and cancer for the South China Morning Post. Read the full article here.
South China Morning Post: Electrolytes don’t improve performance says research
As an endurance runner I was particularly interested in this research on electrolytes which I covered for the South China Morning Post. Read the full article here.
South China Morning Post: Higher antibiotic resistance linked to drugs sold without prescription
The trade of drugs sold without prescription in China is having an impact on antibiotic resistance, as I reported for the South China Morning Post.
South China Morning Post: COVID-19 medics suffer from insomnia
During the coronavirus pandemic I wrote about the long term impact on medical staff working in China for the South China Morning Post. Read the full article here.
South China Morning Post: Get workout motivation from Instagram
During COVID-19 lockdown in Hong Kong I wrote this article on how social media can be a positive influence motivating people to workout. Read the full article here.
South China Morning Post: Eating tofu lowers risk of heart disease
It was refreshing to write about the health benefits of eating tofu, rather than a COVID-19 related story this week. Read the full article in the South China Morning Post here.
South China Morning Post: Vaccine scandal may hinder Covid-19 control
I spoke to the lead researcher of a study that looked at how people in China perceived vaccinations following the 2018 rabies vaccine scandal. He gave me exclusive comments about its potential impact on Covid-19 control in China which led to this story for the South...
South China Morning Post: Bird flu linked to poultry trade
I wrote about this latest research on avian flu for the South China Morning Post. Read the full article here.
How playing table tennis helps Parkinson’s sufferers
I wrote about the benefits of playing table tennis for the South China Morning Post. Read the full article here.
South China Morning Post: Pancreatic cancer vaccine in development
I reported on ground breaking research on a pancreatic cancer vaccine for the South China Morning Post. Read the full story here.
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