Doctors eye new drug that could end the monthly agony for women with endometriosis

For tens of thousands of women, a diagnosis of endometriosis means a life of debilitating pain. Despite it affecting one woman in ten in the UK, from teenagers through to middle age, treatment options remain limited.  There is no cure and the available treatments often have significant side-effects, affecting fertility, for example, because they contain … Read more

Women find bad smells more disgusting in the second half of their monthly cycle, study suggests

Women are more disgusted by smells in the second half of their menstrual cycle because their immune system is suppressed and they are more at risk of infection, study finds Jagiellonian University Medical School in Krakow scientists surveyed 93 women Found women were more disgusted in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle Researchers say … Read more

What should I do if I’m struggling with a monthly mortgage payment?

Missing a mortgage payment is something most homeowners would never dream of doing but often it can be taken out of their control.  Throw an illness, family emergency or global pandemic into the mix, and paying the monthly balance can quickly become a struggle. This is especially true for those without significant savings.  Currently, 43 per cent … Read more

Woman is furious that her fiance worked out her monthly income after a pay rise

Woman is furious after her fiancé used an online calculator to work out her monthly take home pay – despite telling her she’s ‘not entitled to the money he earns’ and refusing to get a joint bank account Woman who lives in the UK said her fiancé calculated her monthly earnings The Mumsnet explained he earns … Read more

RAC will offer ‘no-ties’ monthly plan to help low-mileage motorists save money 

Now you can insure a car by the mile! RAC will offer ‘no-ties’ monthly plan to help low-mileage motorists save money RAC to offer monthly car insurance which could help low-mileage drivers cash  Customers pay monthly subscription according to how far they actually drive  Called Pay by Mile, it is aimed at people driving fewer than … Read more

They can slash your monthly mortgage payments – but is it reckless to take an interest-only deal?

For many people, the Covid pandemic has brought unexpected changes to their financial circumstances.  Some have been placed on furlough or made redundant, while others will just want to be more cautious when it comes to their monthly budget.  Taking out an interest-only mortgage is one way to reduce your outgoings in the short term. … Read more

Universal Credit: What you need to know about the £20 monthly boost debate

Earlier in the week the Government lost a ‘vote’ 278 to 0 on the issue of extending a £20 a week uplift in Universal Credit, which is currently due to expire at the end of the current tax year in April. While the Parliamentary vote was a symbolic one and does not require the Government … Read more

Dr. Dre’s estranged wife Nicole must ‘tighten belt’ as he foots her $300K monthly expenses

Dr. Dre’s estranged wife Nicole must ‘tighten that belt’ when it comes to spending as she’s accrued nearly $300,000 monthly expenses. The popular rapper and producer is embroiled in an ugly divorce months after she filed to legally end their marriage on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. While she seeks nearly $2million in monthly spousal … Read more

BBC football pundit accused of homophobic comment about model defender ‘appearing in gay monthly’

BBC football pundit who was axed after describing clash between players as ‘handbags’ is accused of homophobic comment about male-model defender ‘appearing in gay monthly’ Steve ‘Tommo’ Thompson, 65, was axed from BBC Radio Lincolnshire last week Now accused of homophobic comment about Lincoln City’s Lewis Montsma, 22 In a clip Thompson reportedly said he spotted Montsma … Read more

Coronavirus UK: ALL should be tested monthly, says Jeremy Hunt

Former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt All Britons should be tested for coronavirus once a month and those who get a negative result must receive a ‘freedom pass’, Jeremy Hunt has said. The former health secretary has called on ministers to come up with ‘proper incentives’ for people to get tested, self-isolate and receive a vaccine. … Read more