Researchers from DrEd, an online medical service, took a look at the UK’s elite universities and assessed student access to sexual health services, including access to non-prescription contraceptives and chlamydia testing clinics. The sexual health report card ranks 24 universities based on their performance in various areas and found Nottingham university to provide the most comprehensive sexual health care.
Fruit juices and smoothies enjoy the reputation of being a healthy alternative to sugary soft drinks. Few people know, that many fruit juices contain as much sugar as Coca Cola and that the sugar content in an Innocent smoothie is on par with that of three and a half crispy creme doughnuts. Juice is not the only unhealthy beverage - Dr Winckler from DrEd reveals the sugar content of 15 of Britains favourite drinks, including coffee, energy drinks and high juice.
A new service by the online medical practice DrEd allows women to order the morning after pill online and have it delivered by courier within two hours. Women in need of emergency contraception have to fill in a medical questionnaire online and confirm that they are over 18. While some medical professionals criticise the anonymous nature of this service, others see it as a useful addition to current sexual health services, especially considering the morning after pill needs to be taken as soon as possible after intercourse.
A new service by online doctor practice DrEd aims to make healthcare more accessible. Women who require emergency contraceptive treatment can now order the morning after pill online and have it delivered within two hours. It comes in discreet packaging and can be delivered to a home or work address. Critics take objection to the easy access to emergency contraception, claiming it will encourage underage sex. The required online registration and credit card payment, however, are likely to deter teenage girls from ordering online.
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