Tag Archives: Stoppard

Dr Miriam Stoppard: A woman’s clitoris has greater role than providing sexual pleasure

The assertion that the clitoris is the only human organ thats sole function is transmission of sexual pleasure seems to upset some people. It has been the subject of much study, starting way back in the 16th century. Over the centuries the question of what the clitoris is for has interested many male anatomists. Now… Read More »

Dr Miriam Stoppard: New blood test will help spot early signs of brain cancer

We’re getting more and more clever at spotting cancers early, way before they cause symptoms. We can do this by picking up traces of the chemicals shed from tumours in the bloodstream. Every cancer is different and each has a unique fingerprint. We can search for those fingerprints and we’re getting pretty good at tracking… Read More »

Dr Miriam Stoppard: It’s time to ban useless cigarette filters to stub out litter

Do the heaps of cigarette butts that litter the ground where smokers gather get on your nerves? Did you know the filter tips on cigarettes are the most common item of litter in the world? The largest part of most cigarette butts is a non-biodegradable plastic filter made of cellulose. Filters first appeared in the… Read More »

Dr Miriam Stoppard: New study into possible harmful effects of paracetamol during pregnancy

There’s been a study in the US about Tylenol, paracetamol to you and me, linking it to ­causing harm to an unborn child. Paracetamol is thought of as safe by most pregnant women, and I don’t want to spread alarm, but the study is worth taking notice of. It’s from world-class researchers and it’s been… Read More »