health
As a mother of two active boys I have a particular interest in family health matters such as breastfeeding, vaccinations and medical intervention.
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.
South China Morning Post: Vaping just as bad or worse than smoking
I reported on this cutting edge research on vaping for the South China Morning Post. Read the full article here.
South China Morning Post: Problem drinkers in China
I reported on new research examining the rise of alcohol problems in China for the South China Morning Post. Read the full article here.
South China Morning Post: Drink green tea for a healthier life
When I spotted a research paper which concluded that drinking tea contributes to a healthier, longer life I knew it would be a massive story. So I pitched it to the South China Morning Post so there were one of the first publications in the world to publish the story.
Pulse Today: What is in the Conservatives’ in-tray for general practice?
I covered the 2019 general election for GP website Pulse Today in this story. I followed it up with an analysis of how the Conservatives' plan to transform general practice in England and Wales and whether their pledges are realistic. Read the full analysis here.
South China Morning Post: Run more often and live longer
As a keen runner myself I was pleased to learn of two studies which advocate running in older age to prolong good health. Read the full report in the South China Morning Post here.
South China Morning Post: Helping kids with myopia study
I reported on this fascinating study of children with myopia in China for the South China Morning Post. Read the full article here.
South China Morning Post: Are you lean-fat?
I reported on a study of Asian patients which found lean-fat people were more at risk of heart failure. Read the full report in the South China Morning Post here.
South China Morning Post: Scientists develop antibiotic to fight super bugs
Somewhat ironically I wrote this story for the South China Morning Post whilst on bedside vigil as my son was kept in hospital for over a week with an infection. Freelances really do work from anywhere.
Pulse Today: Record numbers of GP training places accepted
During a news shift for GP website Pulse Today I covered a series of stories about GP training, lung cancer diagnosis and clinical pharmacist schemes. Read my articles here.
South China Morning Post: Tumours in space project
I wrote about this unique cancer research project for the South China Morning Post. Read the full article here.
South China Morning Post: Five uses for excess breast milk
After seeing Hong Kong mums chat on Facebook about what to do with their excess breast milk I decided to write a light piece for the South China Morning Post. Read the full article here.
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