health
As a mother of two active boys I have a particular interest in family health matters such as breastfeeding, vaccinations and medical intervention.
The S’leau Down: The Psychedelics Renaissance
This article on microdosing psychedelics was a fascinating piece to research and write. Read the full article here in new digital magazine The S'leau Down.
South China Morning Post: Human trial results for breast milk cancer treatment
I have been reporting on this story since 2017 when I broke the news exclusively for the Telegraph. I have been following the trials throughout the years and reported on the latest breakthrough for the South China Morning Post.
South China Morning Post: Mushrooms lower cancer risk
I reported on this interesting research about mushroom consumption and cancer for the South China Morning Post including the reaction from the scientific and nutritional community.
South China Morning Post: Fitness improves children’s brain function
As a mother of a very sporty 8-year-old (and a not so active 5-year-old) I was really interested to write about this research on the link between PE at school and children's academic performance. Read the full article here.
South China Morning Post: Bad night’s sleep linked to higher risk of dying
I covered this fascinating research on the association between sleep and mortality for the South China Morning Post. Read the full article here.
South China Morning Post: Pregnant women at higher risk of coronavirus
I reported on this global study for the South China Morning Post. Read the full article here.
South China Morning Post: How to age well
I adapted this article for the South China Morning Post audience after receiving a news alert from a medical PR service.
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.
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