Babylon Blog

Dr Elise answers your most commonly asked questions on pregnancy and COVID-19

Dr Kimya Tarr summarises what we know so far and where you can find support for long COVID.

Dr Elise shares how to choose the right birth control for your lifestyle.

Our therapist, Madison Levine, shares her top tips for practicing self-care

My time behind the scenes at Babylon and returning to the frontline

Suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder? Babylon’s Dr Claudia gives you the facts

Can you spot the signs of menopause? Dr Elise tells us what to look out for and when to get help.

Can you spot the signs of dementia and how they differ from normal forgetfulness? Learn more and become a Dementia Friend with Dr Kate.

How do you support someone with a diagnosis of HIV? Our behavioural therapist Chris shares his approach.

Dr Mark breaks down what you need to know about erectile dysfunction and how to speak to your doctor about it.

Our clinical innovation director, Dr Keith Grimes, shares his personal burnout story and how to begin the journey to recovery.

To stay one step ahead of flu-season, we’ve sourced some of the most frequently searched flu questions, and asked Dr Claudia to answer them.

Dr Olivia gives the low-down on the science behind "boosting" your immune system.

Understand the science behind mindfulness, and get tips for trying it out yourself.

Is breast really best? Babylon’s Dr (and mother of three), Claudia Pastides, explores the controversial topic that is breastfeeding and the research findings dividing women everywhere.

Discover the power of our new mood tracker

A closer look into clinical research at Babylon.

Is WFH causing you aches and pains? Read our physio’s blog on how to avoid postural pain and work from home comfortably.

Sun beds, the UV Index and the sunscreen - our dermatology GP, Dr Susan Gawler, covers what you need to know to take care of your skin this summer.

Whether you’re flying abroad or planning a staycation, here are our top tips on how to holiday safely in the midst of a pandemic.

Our expert's top tips for reducing the risk when working out

Get the low down on the link between your gut and immunity

One Babylon doctor shares her personal experience on a COVID-19 ward

Find out how to examine your testicles

Browse our boob gallery and improve your breast awareness.

Thoughts on an LGBTQ+ practice from an LGBTQ+ doctor

Your medical guide to LGBTQ+ terms

Why do so many deadly viruses come from bats?

A guide face coverings, from an expert

What are the different tests available for COVID-19 and what do they mean?

How can we prevent gender bias in medical AI technology?

Digital-first healthcare for all ages

How we made the shortlist for a $100 million grant to help solve one of the world’s most critical social challenges.

An open letter By Dr. Olivia B. Morrow, Clinical AI & Digital Health Fellow, Babylon Health

SARS, Zika, Ebola and now the Wuhan coronavirus, in recent years a series of infectious diseases have hit the headlines.

In the future contact lenses will be able to do a lot more than just help people see

Dr Patel describes how joined-up healthcare could make a huge difference for patients and staff

Artificial Intelligence may prove to be a game-changer for people with diabetes

Dr Debbie explains why working at Babylon gives her a healthier, happier work life balance

As 2020 begins, we take a look back at some of Babylon's highlights from last year.

The festive season is over, work and normal activities have resumed. It’s all too easy to ignore that nagging feeling that you need to pay attention to your New Year’s resolutions.

Ever wondered what it's like to be turned into a human-robot hybrid?

Doctors, Sex and the AI debate

Recent research has shed new light on this complex illness

It's time to make the business case for good employee mental health

No time for downtime? Here are 5 simple ways to stay healthy when you have a packed schedule.

London's air pollution is wreking havoc on more than just the environment

We're showcasing our commitment to universal health coverage

How do we make sure that data can be understood by everyone who needs to?

How do we extract meaning from unstructured medical text?

How do we get a holistic view of our members’ health when not all their healthcare happens through Babylon?

Babylon's founder and CEO Ali Parsa explains why, when it comes to business, transparency is vital

What can we do about Members purposefully or unknowingly giving us inaccurate information about themselves?

Part 1 of a 5-part blog series

Recent breakthroughs will change the way we deliver vaccines forever

The top tips every rookie marathon runner should know before they get started

Thousands of patients are being forced to travel across London for their care

The NHS is facing a serious doctor shortage crisis, but a digital-first NHS could help this - just look at Rwanda

The best thing you can do for your family's skin this year.

How to win internal buy-in, invest in better benefits and become a true advocate for your employees.

These days, attracting and keeping talent takes more than just a decent pay packet

Cervical cancer screenings are at an all time low in the UK, it's time to change that.

We explain why it's good news for patients, doctors and the UK.

Find out how we’re protecting users’ data in line with the new General Data Protection Regulation.

Sharing our thoughts, journey and roadmap so far.

This International Women's Day, we look at society's perception of working mums and what can be done to help them have both a thriving career and a happy, healthy family — if that's what they choose.

Here's why user research is so important in the early stages of every startup

Spotlight on sexual health this Valentines

Dr Elise Dallas, one of our babylon GPs, shares her thoughts and advice following the news that women are avoiding their smear tests

It's the new year and we've got a lot in store for babylon, but what are the biggest trends we expect to see for AI and HR in 2018?

Simpler, more intuitive and scalable.

As we say goodbye to 2017, here are some steps you can take to set yourself up for the new year.

Both babylon and The Lions Barber Collective are breaking down the barriers by making therapy more accessible and user-friendly.

Here are some ways to help you win internal buy-in, invest in better benefits, and become a true advocate for your employees.

Understanding healthcare in practice today, to shape healthcare for the future

Before you launch your new digital healthcare solution, discover the key steps you need to to take to ensure success.

As healthcare changes, what are the three fundamental criteria that healthcare must meet?

In a time where disengagement figures and employee turnover is high, what role does digital healthcare take in increasing retention?

It’s a breakthrough in birth control. But would you trust a mobile app?

Find out how to beat your hay fever this spring with these simple tips.