For decades, car safety testing has relied on a default “male” template — a single reference crash dummy that didn’t reflect the anatomy of half the population. Today, that changes with the arrival of THOR‑05F, the first crash test dummy specifically engineered to replicate female biomechanics. This is more than a technical development: it’s a …
A recent study from Northwestern University has put a scientific spotlight on a phenomenon many women have quietly experienced but rarely discussed: unusual physical and emotional reactions around the time of orgasm. As the founder of Princess‑Daisy.co.uk, I believe sex and intimacy are integral to wellbeing, and normalising the wide spectrum of sexual responses is …
Italy is facing a sharp surge in seasonal respiratory infections: recent surveillance data estimate around 950,000 new cases in a single week (15–21 December). As we enter the peak social season—with family gatherings, travel and indoor celebrations—this spike matters for every household. At Princess‑Daisy.co.uk, we’re all about practical wellbeing: here’s a clear, friendly guide to …
Been on the pill for years — should you be taking breaks? Many of us reach for the contraceptive pill in our teens or twenties and continue for years, even decades. It’s convenient, familiar and, for many, reliable. Yet a persistent question keeps coming up in clinics and online forums: do you need to take …
Why you “feel” your body more at Christmas — signs to watch and gentle fixes Holidays are meant to be joyful, but many of us notice our bodies sending louder signals during the Christmas season — fatigue, bloating, trouble sleeping, skin flare‑ups or mood swings. These sensations are not simply about indulgence; they reflect a …
When AI gets cancer diagnosis wrong: how algorithmic bias can harm patients Artificial intelligence promises faster, more consistent and more personalised cancer diagnoses, but a recent study led by Kun‑Hsing Yu (Harvard Medical School / Blavatnik Institute) raises an urgent red flag: AI models trained to read tumour images can inadvertently learn and use demographic …
Say goodbye to monthly GP queues — Italy lets chronic patients get prescriptions valid for 12 months Big news for anyone who manages a long‑term condition: Italy’s recent “Ddl Semplificazioni” reform now allows doctors to issue prescriptions valid for up to twelve months for patients on stable chronic therapies. For millions living with diabetes, hypertension, …
Apple’s new film shows how built‑in accessibility can truly change student life For anyone who cares about inclusion, Apple’s latest short film for World Disability Day is a moving reminder that technology can either create barriers or tear them down. The new spot focuses on students around the world and shows, with simple scenes and …
Goodbye monthly pharmacy queues — Italy makes chronic‑disease prescriptions valid for 12 months For millions of people managing long‑term conditions, the monthly ritual of rushing to the GP, waiting in crowded surgery rooms and asking for the same prescription again and again has been a constant source of stress. Now Italy has taken a practical …
Green tea: your morning ally — but when could it actually harm you? Green tea has long enjoyed a reputation as a wellness staple: delicate, aromatic and packed with compounds that sound impressively scientific — catechins, EGCG, polyphenols. It’s no surprise many of us reach for a cup to start the day, soothe an afternoon …
