Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the name for a group of lung conditions that causes breathing difficulties, and includes damage to air sacs within lungs and long-term (chronic) inflammation of airways. It can cause shortness of breath, persistent wheezing,…

Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. The cancerous cells can invade and destroy surrounding healthy tissue, including organs. Cancer sometimes begins in one part of the body before spreading…

NHS UK provide guidance and excellent resources outlining the variety of contraception methods, with access to further detailed information and responses to FAQs. Specialist Contraception and Sexual Reproductive guidance and educational resources are available from the Faculty of Sexual and…

The NHS Cervical Screening Programme has made a significant impact on cervical cancer mortality since it was established in 1988, saving an estimated 5,000 lives a year. However, coverage is low; figures published by NHS Digital show that, at 31 March 2023, the…