health

I spotted a press release from Queen's University Belfast which outlined the findings of glaucoma research recently conducted in China. I spoke to one of the lead researchers for this article in the South China Morning...

A Facebook post on a Hong Kong moms group prompted me to write this story about the benefits of children playing in muddy puddles.  Peppa Pig would be proud! Read the full article...

I spoke to residents in Hong Kong about the health benefits of living next to the sea in response to research which claims it improves well being. Read the full article for the South China Morning Post...

Two years ago I broke an exclusive international story about a protein in breast milk being able to kill cancer cells with no side effects. Human trials are now being carried out on bladder cancer patients and I reported the latest results for the South China Morning...

I wrote about a Taiwanese smoking study for the South China Morning Post to tie in with World No Tobacco Day. Read the full story...

I spotted an advert on a Hong Kong moms Facebook group about a mother and daughter sports day and wanted to know more. It led to this story for the South China Morning Post about women who empower their daughters through sport. Read the full article...

I developed this story with the South China Morning Post after receiving exclusive access to breastfeeding research conducted in China. I reached out to contacts on Facebook to secure the case study and expert, both living in Hong Kong. Read the full story...

Whilst working for GP focused publication Pulse I covered several news stories including recruitment crisis forcing surgeries to close, and unfit for purpose IT systems. See all of my recent stories...

I wrote this five page feature for Active magazine on the value of allowing children to assess danger for themselves. It explores the physical, emotional and psychological benefits of risk taking to children's development.  

I came across this idea for an article when I attended a workshop on children and risk at my sons' nursery. I thought it was a fascinating area and was relieved that I wasn't the only one that thought a hands off approach was the best way for a child to develop. It...