Lydia Smith

Lydia Smith

Senior feature writer

BA MA MSc

Lydia Smith is an award-winning journalist and feature writer who has written extensively on women's health and mental health. She is currently studying for an MSc in psychology.
She had worked for national newspapers and magazines, including the Lancet, Guardian, Independent, Daily Telegraph, Happiful, New Statesman, Stylist, NetDoctor, Refinery29, Vice and others.

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Recent articles

Endometriosis: A new urine test could reduce diagnosis times by years
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Endometriosis: A new urine test could reduce diagnosis times by years Feature

Endometriosis can cause long lasting pain, fatigue and fertility problems. Yet despite 1 in 10 women having endometriosis it still takes an average of eight years from …

Why does drinking alcohol affect your sleep?
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Why does drinking alcohol affect your sleep? Feature

Sometimes after drinking, it can feel like you're asleep before your head hits the pillow, but in truth, the rest of your night's sleep will be disturbed by the …

A vegan diet improves heart health, according to a study of identical twins
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A vegan diet improves heart health, according to a study of identical twins Feature

An increasing number of people are turning vegan to improve their health as eating less meat is known to lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. However, diet …

Swine flu in the UK: What are the symptoms of the new strain?
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Swine flu in the UK: What are the symptoms of the new strain? Feature

A case of a new strain of swine flu has been confirmed in the UK. The infection was detected in a routine flu screening test at a GP surgery in North Yorkshire. Here's …

Why ultra-processed foods are so addictive - and how to cut down
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Why ultra-processed foods are so addictive - and how to cut down Feature

If you've ever shopped in a supermarket and been drawn to the chocolate and crisps aisles, you're not alone. Ultra-processed foods aren't just tasty, they're also …

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