Recently, the British Medical Journal published a study using self-reported data from women who had opted to get an abortion.
Category: Health
First Preston wellbeing walk of 2025 to support mental health with Inner-peak Wellbeing
A group walk spanning 7.8 miles from Ribchester to Hurst Green on Sunday (19 January) has been planned by a local veteran with Inner-peak Wellbeing. Peter Judson, from Preston, is […]
‘Need has never been higher’ – Lancashire Mind gear up for 25th year
Lancashire Mind, a mental health charity in Chorley, is using its 25th year to highlight the increasing need for vital support services. According to the charity, as many as 400,000 […]
Is Chewing Gum Good For You? Experts Say It Comes Down To 1 Thing
I was pretty surprised when, at a recent dentist’s visit, I was told to start chewing gum to prevent cavities.
Leyland paramedic on three-and-a-half year wait for liver transplant
A paramedic from Leyland has spoken out about her three-and-a-half year wait for a liver transplant to raise awareness for organ donation in the UK. Heather Berry, 39, started as […]
Huge hospital network files for bankruptcy with 166 clinics in jeopardy and medical centers already up for sale
A PRIVATE healthcare company with nearly 200 locations across the country has filed for bankruptcy after previous executives made millions

What Happens When AI Commodifies Emotions?
The latest AI developments turn empathy into just another product for sale, raising questions about ethics and regulation. SwissCognitive
85-year-old says disabled parking rules at Chorley and Preston hospitals are leading to unnecessary fines
The rules for disabled parking at Chorley and Preston hospitals are so confusing and unhelpful that blue badge-holders are either getting fined or paying unnecessarily for their stay. That is […]
5 Things Doctors Always Do After They Have The Flu
Cases of the flu are high throughout the country. Body aches, fever, chills and exhaustion are the unpleasant hallmarks of
A journey of acceptance through my new mental health podcast
Hello, my name is Alice, from Fulwood, and I have been working with Blog Preston for just over a month now. Earlier this month, I released a new podcast about […]